Ben Lear

Variety of Cranberry · Vaccinium macrocarpon

Early, intensely red cranberry with high pigment content, ideal for juice and concentrate.

Also known as: Bain Favorite

🇺🇸 USA 1901

Taste & characteristics

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Large, round, dark-red berries with very high anthocyanin content.

Selected from a wild plant in Wisconsin; important parent of many modern hybrids.

Moderate yield, very early ripening; favoured for processing due to deep colour.

Prone to irregular yield; still valued for its colour.

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