Raspberry (Jewell)

Jewel Black Raspberry is one of the most popular and reliable black raspberry varieties, prized for its rich flavor, high productivity, and vigorous growth. This heirloom-quality variety produces deep black, glossy berries with a classic sweet-tart taste that’s perfect for fresh eating, jams, baking, and freezing.

Jewel is known for its excellent disease resistance and strong canes, making it a dependable choice for home gardeners looking to grow their own delicious berries. Plants are cold hardy and well-suited to our local climate, producing heavy summer crops once established.

This variety spreads gradually through tip layering, forming productive patches over time while remaining easy to manage with simple pruning.

🌱 Plant Details
• Variety: Jewel Black Raspberry
• Type: Floricane (summer-bearing)
• Berry color: Deep black
• Flavor: Rich, sweet-tart classic black raspberry flavor
• Harvest: Early to mid summer
• Growth habit: Upright canes with moderate spread
• Sun requirements: Full sun
• Cold hardy: Yes

🌿 Why grow Jewel?
✔ Exceptional flavor
✔ Reliable producer
✔ Great for fresh eating and preserves
✔ Cold hardy and vigorous
✔ Classic black raspberry variety

Plants are sold as healthy starter plants in small nursery containers and will grow quickly once planted. Black raspberries benefit from well-drained soil and benefit from tip pruning to encourage strong growth and higher yields.