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.
Mature Size
- Height: 1.5–2m
- Spread: 1–1.5m
Position
- Full sun
- Sheltered position preferred
- Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
