Raspberry ‘Black Jewel’ is a striking and highly productive raspberry variety producing glossy deep purple-black berries with a rich, sweet flavour. The unique fruits are firm, juicy, and packed with flavour, making them perfect for fresh eating, desserts, jams, juices, and freezing.

This vigorous summer-fruiting variety forms strong arching canes and produces abundant crops during mid to late summer. Its unusual dark berries and attractive growth habit make ‘Black Jewel’ an excellent addition to edible gardens, allotments, and fruit collections.

Key Features

Unusual glossy black raspberries
Sweet, rich flavour with firm texture
Heavy cropping summer-fruiting variety
Excellent for fresh eating and preserves
Vigorous and reliable growth habit
Ideal for gardens and allotments

Growing Information

Raspberry ‘Black Jewel’ grows best in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny sheltered position. Support canes with wires or frames to encourage healthy growth and easier harvesting. After fruiting, prune out old canes at ground level and retain strong new shoots for the following season’s crop.