Jewel Strawberry Plant
Description
Jewel is the picture-perfect strawberry — bright red, glossy, and beautifully shaped with the classic strawberry form that makes it as stunning in a bowl or fruit arrangement as it is satisfying to eat. Large, firm June berries with excellent mild-sweet flavor and an enticing aroma that captures everything a homegrown strawberry should be. Disease-resistant, cold hardy in Zones 4–8, and productive — a Cornell University licensed variety that consistently earns its place as a home garden favorite.
Picture-Perfect Appearance — Beautiful Enough for Arrangements
Jewel’s appearance is genuinely exceptional. The large, bright red, glossy berries have the perfect classic strawberry shape and enough firmness to hold their structure without bruising — which is why they’re not just outstanding for fresh eating and freezing but also firm enough to use in fruit arrangements where presentation matters as much as flavor. Few strawberry varieties look this beautiful straight from the garden.
Excellent Flavor and Enticing Aroma
Beyond the appearance, Jewel delivers genuine flavor quality. The mild-sweet taste has the clean, classic strawberry character that appeals to everyone, and the enticing aroma — the unmistakable fresh-strawberry scent that fills a kitchen when you bring them in from the garden — is one of the most satisfying experiences of growing your own fruit. Outstanding for fresh eating and equally excellent for freezing, where the firm texture maintains its integrity.
Disease Resistant — Leaf Spot and Scorch
Jewel’s resistance to leaf spot and leaf scorch reduces disease management demands and supports healthier, more consistent plants throughout the growing season. For home gardeners who want a reliable, lower-maintenance strawberry bed that delivers quality harvests year after year, that dual disease resistance is a practical and meaningful advantage.
Why Growers Choose Jewel
- Picture-perfect appearance — bright red, glossy, beautifully shaped berries
- Firm enough for fruit arrangements — holds shape without bruising
- Excellent mild-sweet flavor and enticing aroma — the full homegrown strawberry experience
- Resistant to leaf spot and leaf scorch — healthier plants with less intervention
- Cornell University licensed variety — proven through rigorous institutional breeding
- Self-pollinating — productive with just one planting
Survival Guaranteed!
Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | June |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Taste | Mild, Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 1 - 2 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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