Jewel Black Raspberry – Live Rooted Starter Plant | Bare Root | Midseason Fruiting | Self-Pollinating | Zones 4–8

Grow your own delicious black raspberries with the Jewel Black Raspberry, a customer-favorite variety prized for its large, glossy black berries and exceptional sweet flavor. Introduced by the New York Fruit Testing Station, 'Jewel' is known for its excellent disease resistance, reliable midseason harvests, and abundant yields of high-quality fruit. Perfect for fresh eating, baking, jams, juice, freezing, or canning, this self-pollinating variety is an excellent addition to home gardens and backyard orchards. Grown naturally without pesticides, this healthy rooted starter plant is removed from its growing pot for shipping and carefully packaged for safe arrival. You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Jewel Black Raspberry rooted starter plant
✔️ Bare root plant removed from growing pot for shipping
✔️ Healthy, rooted starter plant
✔️ Naturally grown without pesticides
✔️ Secure box packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Jewel Black Raspberry
Botanical Name: Rubus occidentalis 'Jewel'
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting cane
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist during establishment
Mature Height: 6–8 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for the highest fruit production and provide support if desired. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots. This self-pollinating variety typically begins producing fruit the following season under proper growing conditions. Plants may have a small number of thorns, making gloves helpful during pruning and harvest.