Type
heirloom, late-ripening
Cranberry variety
Howes Cranberry
A long-established Massachusetts cultivar with firm, tart fruit and good pectin content. It is traditionally valued for processed cranberry products.
Season
October
Best for
jellies, sauce, preserves
About Howes
Howes is a traditional late cranberry cultivar with firm, dark red berries and excellent storage quality. It is reliable but generally less vigorous than some newer commercial cultivars.
Growing Howes Cranberry
Howes needs acidic soil, constant access to moisture, and full sun. Its late maturity calls for dependable fall frost protection, and berries should be harvested only after full red color develops.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all cranberry, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.