Fruit
Ida
A tier
Ida is a cultivated lingonberry cultivar name found in European specialist circles—low mats, red tart berries, and selection for reliable set under garden conditions. Flavour matches species character: clean acidity for sugar pairing. Part of diversifying plantings beyond monoculture Koralle. Jam and rårörda-style sauces are ideal. Maintain ericaceous soil chemistry. Harvest firm scarlet fruit; discard shrivelled overholds. Label patches to track cultivar performance.
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Characteristics
Preparations
FreezeJamSauceTrial Patch
Traits
Diversity PlantingEuropean NamedLowLow MatNamedRedTartTart Red
History
Ida was listed among European cultivated lingonberry options.
Collectors planted Ida for trial diversity.
Small nurseries maintained Ida stock.
Ida remained an occasional catalogue cultivar.