Ruby Jewel is a red primocane raspberry supplied as one certified-organic plant in a 1-gallon nursery container. The supplier describes a vigorous plant with medium-size, light-red fruit that is juicy, soft, and sweet with a hint of acidity. Harvest is reported from summer into September, with a later-season flush. Plant form: 1 potted raspberry plant in a 1-gallon container USDA zones: 5–9 Chill requirement: 100–300 hours Fruiting type: Primocane / everbearing Pollination: Self-fruitful; one variety can set fruit Sun: Full sun Plant in fertile, well-drained soil, keep moisture even, and train canes on a trellis, fence, or wire system. For a single fall crop, cut fruited primocanes to the ground during dormancy. In a sufficiently long season, lower cane portions can be retained for a smaller floricane crop and removed after fruiting. Timing and crop size vary with climate and care.Browse the berry plant collection and use the raspberry growing guide for planting and pruning details. Organic certification applies to the nursery plant sold here; it does not guarantee that later garden practices or harvested fruit will remain certified organic.
