Jewel Black Raspberry Plant | Non-GMO Bare Root Plug | Early-Season Sweet Berries | Hand Picked Nursery
Product Description
Grow a customer-favorite berry that delivers rich flavor and dependable harvests season after season. The Jewel Black Raspberry Plant is an early-ripening, high-yield variety known for its glossy, deep-black fruit and robust growth.
Each plant produces abundant clusters of sweet, firm berries perfect for eating fresh, baking, canning, or freezing. Jewel’s upright canes make it easy to maintain and ideal for both beginner and experienced growers. With natural resistance to anthracnose and cane blight, it’s a hardy, low-maintenance addition to any berry patch.
Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8, this variety performs beautifully in northern and temperate regions. Shipped as a bare-root, one-year-old plant, Jewel will quickly establish and reward you with large, antioxidant-rich fruit from late June through early July.
Product Features
- Early Season Variety: Enjoy one of the first black raspberry harvests of the year.
- Large Sweet Berries: Firm, flavorful, and perfect for fresh eating or preserves.
- Cold-Hardy & Reliable: Thrives in Zones 5–8 with excellent winter tolerance.
- Disease Resistant: Shows strong resistance to anthracnose and cane blight.
- High-Yielding & Vigorous: Upright canes produce consistent, abundant crops.
- Non-GMO & Bare Root: One-year-old plants with strong root systems ready for planting.
Planting & Care Instructions
- Hardiness Zones: 5 – 8
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun (6–8 hours per day)
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6.0–6.5
- Plant Spacing: 2–3 ft apart | Rows 6–8 ft apart
- Watering: 1 inch per week (minimum); increase during fruiting.
- Mulching: Apply 2–3 inches of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Trellising: Recommended for airflow and easy harvest.
Pruning Guide
- Remove spent floricanes after fruiting to promote new growth.
- Tip primocanes mid-season to encourage branching and higher yields.
Harvest Time
- Late June – Early July
- Expect plump, jet-black berries bursting with sweetness and rich flavor.
Customer Guarantee
All plants are hand-inspected before shipment to ensure healthy, viable roots. If you have questions or concerns upon arrival, our team is here to help you succeed in your growing journey.