Cranberry Crop Development

WI-MN Cooperative Extension Agricultural Weather Page

Introduction

Thermal time (degree-day) totals help anticipate development of the cranberry crop. Degree-days are calculated using the "Modified base 45 F" method, with a starting date of April 1.

Schedule

Map is updated daily at about 11:30 am, from April 1 through the growing season, depending slightly on the season.

Yesterday's April 1 DD map of WI

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For further information on this page,
contact Bill Bland at the Dept. of Soil Science, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison
Bill Bland, wlbland@facstaff.wisc.edu