plant

Lingonberry

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) — a plant, for Full sun, Medium water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightpart_sun to full_sun
Watermedium

↑ Gives back

Fruitedible fruit
Mulch_biomasslow

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceNew growth emerges after the last spring frost and when soil temperatures consistently reach 5°C.
floweringFlowering typically occurs about a month after new growth emerges.
fruitingBerries begin to form approximately two months after flowering and ripen over 6 weeks.
harvestFirst harvest typically in late summer, often with a second, smaller harvest in autumn.
dormancyPlants enter dormancy with the first autumn frost and shortening days.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Soil texturesandy, loamy
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow

Propagation

Methodsseeds, cuttings, division
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationcold_moist
Self-seedingLight
Divisionspring

Wildlife & pests

Attractspollinators