Cranberry is a powerful natural antiseptic and a source of vitamins that strengthens the immune system and protects the body from inflammations.

Cranberries are harvested several times a year. The first harvest is in the peak of 'golden autumn.' The second peak of harvesting is in the pre-winter period, when the first snow has already fallen, temperatures start showing negative values, and the trees have completely lost their leaves. Occasionally, cranberries are also harvested in spring, when the snow has melted and on the bogs the well-wintered cranberry begins to gleam with red dots, having retained its valuable properties over the winter.

Interesting facts about cranberry:

• The berry got its name from the word 'клюка' (hooked branch) due to the shape of its flowers and stems, which resemble a cane.
• Ripe and high-quality cranberry can bounce off the floor like a small ball, thanks to its elastic skin.
• Cranberry bushes grow very slowly, but they can live and bear fruit for more than 100 years.
• Berries harvested after the first autumn frosts are considered the most beneficial, as they retain the maximum amount of vitamins.
• In 100 grams of fresh berries there are only about 26 kcal, making it an excellent product for dietetic nutrition.

The cranberry season in Mogilev region began on September 12.

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