Harman US
Cranberry variety

Pilgrim Cranberry

Produces large, waxy red berries and ripens later than Early Black. It suits sites with a longer fall season.

Cranberry illustration
Type
large-fruited, late-ripening
Season
October
Best for
late harvest, sauce

About Pilgrim

Pilgrim produces large, dark red cranberries with good keeping quality and a later harvest season. It is a vigorous cultivar used in both commercial and home-scale cranberry plantings.

Growing Pilgrim Cranberry

Plant Pilgrim only in suitably acidic, moist soil and full sun. Because it matures late, make sure the site has adequate frost protection and a season long enough for berries to color fully.

Full growing guide

For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all cranberry, see the complete guide.

How to grow Cranberry

Other cranberry varieties

Early Black Ben Lear Stevens Howes Mullica Queen

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.