Cranberry Fruit

The story of a unique North American cropA Cranberries are among the few fruits native to North America that have been grown commercially for centuries. These small, crimson berries thrive only in very unique environmental conditions, particularly in soil that is both sandy and acidic. Such terrain lets water pass through easily while still retaining enough moisture for the plants' shallow roots. Since ordinary farmland cannot provide this delicate balance, cranberries are generally cultiva...