{"product_id":"ida-lingonberry","title":"Ida Lingonberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVaccinium vitis-idaea var minus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ida'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIda sports very large, flavorful berries and produces TWO crops a year, one in mid summer and again in the late fall, if temps are over the mid-50's during the first bloom in Feb-Mar. It is a vigorous growing, compact bush to only 8 inches tall, and starts producing its best yields after 2 years of establishment.  \u003cspan\u003eScandinavians love these fantastic edible evergreen ground covers that produce delicious cranberry-like berries great for sauces, jellies and cooking. They are attractive, easy-to-grow in your garden, with bright red fruits the \u003c\/span\u003esize of a small blueberry. Lingonberries are very high in antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey grow well in cooler parts of the U.S. Select one Red Pearl as a pollinizer for every 10 productive plants for best yields. These beautiful and productive groundcover plants are under-utilized and a must for American gardeners. They are also great grown in a pot, when roots are protected by draping foliage or shaded by another pot. Requires acidic soil ph of 4.5-5.5 to grow well and be productive. Needs 800-1000 chill hours between 32F - 45F to bloom and fruit reliably. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 2 (-50F)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick here to read our \u003cstrong\u003eLingonberry Growing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raintree Prop","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":50439244447811,"sku":"ltn1790045945609","price":12.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8020\/2819\/files\/ida-lingonberry_1.jpg?v=1790045954","url":"https:\/\/petgates.shop\/products\/ida-lingonberry","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}