How to Grow Double Click Cranberries
Cosmos bipinnatus
Your complete guide to growing Double Click Cranberries.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Double Click Cranberries
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Double Click Cranberries
✓ Good companions
Repels thrips, aphids, and spider mites that commonly affect zinnias
Attracts beneficial insects and provides vertical interest without competition
Attract pollinators and beneficial insects while providing complementary flower colors
Deters rabbits, deer, and flying pests while attracting pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting zinnias
Provide beneficial habitat for pest predators and attract pollinators
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pests
✗ Keep away from
Release juglone toxin that inhibits zinnia growth and causes wilting
Restrict air circulation leading to increased powdery mildew and fungal issues
Compete for similar growing conditions and may harbor common fungal diseases
