Just because you may not see those bright red cranberries in the bogs this time of year, that doesn\u2019t mean those growers are getting a vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the winter months, cranberries undergo dormancy. This dormancy period extends into spring, signifying a critical phase for farmers as the cranberries begin to awaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpringtime is a time of vigilance for us. We closely monitor our cranberry beds, paying special attention to protecting the delicate cranberry buds from potential damage,\u201d explains Rochelle Biegel Hoffman, owner of Rooted in Red Cranberries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traditionally, farmers employ ice and water protection methods to shield the budding cranberries from freezing temperatures. This process typically involves flooding the cranberry beds. This allows layers of ice to form, thus insulating the buds from the cold. However, with the unseasonably warm winter we\u2019ve had, Hoffman has made adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n