Lingon Berry info and purchase info - Ask Extension
Hello. I live on the north shore of Lake Superior and would like to grow lingon berries for their produce, in a garden space that is 3 x 10.
I hav...
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Lingon Berry info and purchase info #923653
Asked January 15, 2026, 9:59 AM EST
Hello. I live on the north shore of Lake Superior and would like to grow lingon berries for their produce, in a garden space that is 3 x 10.
I have read that you should pair species with a Red Pearl for higher yields, but am unsure of:
The best variety to plant here and where to buy good stock! I see websites like Gurney etc, but don’t know that they are the best way to go. Any recommendations on both issues?
Thank you
Lake County Minnesota
Expert Response
This publication provides reliable information about growing lingonberries including a list of nurseries that sell the plants:
https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/sites/ag.umass.edu/files/fact-sheets/pdf/ligonberry.pdf
According to the following publication, Boreal Farm near Duluth grows lingonberries. Folks there may be able to provide useful advice and growing information.
https://blog-fruit-vegetable-ipm.extension.umn.edu/2024/05/fruit-update-05222024.html
Go here to learn about Boreal Farm:
https://theborealfarm.com/
https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/sites/ag.umass.edu/files/fact-sheets/pdf/ligonberry.pdf
According to the following publication, Boreal Farm near Duluth grows lingonberries. Folks there may be able to provide useful advice and growing information.
https://blog-fruit-vegetable-ipm.extension.umn.edu/2024/05/fruit-update-05222024.html
Go here to learn about Boreal Farm:
https://theborealfarm.com/
