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When to Plant Cranberries in Yukon

Cranberries are low-growing, vine-like shrubs that produce tart red berries in fall. They grow in acidic, boggy conditions and are surprisingly easy to cultivate.

Yukon spans USDA hardiness zones 2a, 2b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Cranberries Planting Calendar for Yukon

Zone 2a ~94 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: May 30 · First frost: September 1 · 94 day season

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors June 27 Jun 27 – Jul 11
Zone 2b ~111 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: May 22 · First frost: September 10 · 111 day season

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors June 19 Jun 19 – Jul 3

Growing Tips for Yukon

Create an acidic, consistently moist bed with peat moss. Cranberries do not need to be flooded to grow; flooding is only used for commercial harvesting. Mulch with sand in early spring.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Cranberries in Yukon?

Planting dates for Cranberries in Yukon depend on your USDA zone. Yukon spans zones 2a, 2b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Yukon for planting?

Yukon contains USDA hardiness zones 2a, 2b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.