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When to Plant Lingonberries in Wagoner County, OK

Lingonberries are low-growing evergreen shrubs producing small, tart red berries used in Scandinavian cuisine. They thrive in acidic soil and cold climates.

Wagoner County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost is October 29, giving you a growing season of approximately 206 days.

At an elevation of 640 feet, Wagoner County receives approximately 22 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 89°F, providing good warmth for Lingonberries during the growing season.

Wagoner County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
206 days
Last Spring Frost April 6
206 growing days
First Fall Frost October 29

Wagoner County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.2-7.3

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Lingonberries

Lingonberries needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Lingonberries Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 0.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 0.9" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 1.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 2.7" 1.6" 💧 Light watering
May 4.3" 3.2" 1.1" 💧 Light watering
Jun 4.3" 3.6" 0.7" 💧 Light watering
Jul 4.3" 2.5" 1.8" 💧 Light watering
Aug 4.3" 2.3" 2" 💧 Light watering
Sep 4.3" 1.9" 2.4" 🚿 Regular watering
Oct 4.3" 1.6" 2.7" 🚿 Regular watering
Nov 0.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 0.6" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Apr–Oct in Wagoner County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Lingonberries Planting Timeline — Wagoner County, OK

Lingonberries Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 27 Apr 27 – May 11

· 48" apart · Rows 72" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April Transplant Outdoors
May Transplant Outdoors
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Partial Shade (3-6 hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

730–1095 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 4.5–5.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

206 days in Wagoner County

Growing Tips for Wagoner County

Amend soil with peat and pine needle mulch for acidity. Plant 12 inches apart as a ground cover. Berries ripen in late summer. Requires minimal pruning.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Lingonberries in Wagoner County, OK?

Wagoner County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 6. Plan your Lingonberries planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Wagoner County, OK?

Wagoner County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and first fall frost is October 29.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Wagoner County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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