McFarlin

Variety of Cranberry · Vaccinium macrocarpon

Hardy, late-ripening cultivar with large dark-red berries, parent of many bred varieties.

🇺🇸 USA 1874

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, dark-red, well waxed berries with firm texture.

Massachusetts selection, later moved successfully to the West Coast (Oregon/Washington).

Moderate yield, late ripening; very winter-hardy.

Parent of Stevens and Pilgrim.

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