Jewel Black Raspberry - 1 gal 12"

The 'Jewel' Black Raspberry is a standard-bearer for its class, prized for its heavy yields of large, glossy black fruit that ripen over several weeks in mid-summer. Gardeners love this shrub for its exceptionally intense flavor, which is superb when eaten fresh, and for the dark color it produces in jams, jellies, and desserts.

Highly cold-hardy and performing reliably across Zones 5 through 8, 'Jewel' demands Full Sun exposure—essential for maximizing both the quantity and the sweetness of the berries. This vigorous, cane-producing shrub requires support from a trellis or staking and will reach 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Be aware that while the canes are armed with small thorns, the sweet fruit is attractive to deer, rabbits, and especially birds; protective fencing or netting is strongly advised to safeguard your valuable crop! Best of all, it is self-pollinating.

Black raspberries require rich, well-draining soil. To prepare the planting site, dig a wide, shallow hole and blend the native soil generously with Watters Premium Mulch. This improves soil structure and provides the abundant organic matter that fuels strong cane growth. As you backfill, thoroughly mix in Watters 7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food—this balanced nutrient source is vital for encouraging a robust root system and sustaining the prolific growth and heavy yields for which the 'Jewel' is famous.

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