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Raspberry Roots (Midseason) - Jewel

Most popular black raspberry variety grown in North America

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Attracts Bees
Easy to Grow
Edible

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Rubus occidentalis 'Jewel'

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Root

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright
  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 48 to 60 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Midseason

COLOR

  • Black

Discover the rich flavor of Jewel, a favorite black raspberry prized for its large, firm, glossy berries and impressive yields. Each juicy berry delivers a sweet, intensely raspberry flavor that’s delicious fresh or blended into smoothies, jams, jellies, preserves, and baked treats. Vigorous, dependable plants combine excellent fruit quality with reliable performance.

  • • Summer-bearing variety fruits on second-year floricanes
  • • Plant up to 100 feet away from red, gold, or purple raspberries for disease prevention
  • • Self-pollinating; only one plant is needed for fruit production

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 2 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

Planting Guide

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    Raspberry Roots (Midseason) - Jewel FAQs

    Is Jewel Raspberry the same as a blackberry?

    No. Despite its dark color, Jewel is a black raspberry. When harvested, the berry separates from its receptacle and has a hollow center, while a blackberry retains its core.

    What do Jewel Raspberries taste like?

    Jewel produces sweet, richly flavored berries with the distinctive flavor associated with black raspberries. They're delicious fresh and excellent for preserves and desserts.

    How do I know when Jewel Raspberries are ripe?

    Wait until the berries have developed their deep black color and release easily from the plant with a gentle pull. Berries picked too early may be more tart.

    Can Jewel Raspberries be frozen?

    Yes. Their flavorful berries freeze well for later use in smoothies, sauces, baked goods, jams, and other recipes.

    Will Jewel Raspberry spread in the garden?

    Yes, but black raspberries behave somewhat differently from red raspberries. They primarily form new plants when the tips of arching canes touch the soil and take root rather than spreading extensively through underground suckers.

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