Jewel Blueberry is USA Patent Protected - Unlicensed Propagation is Prohibited by Law (U.S. Plant Patent 11807)

Quick Facts:

• Ripens Early in Season
• Slightly Spreading,
• Highly vigorous bush
• Highly productive.
• Fruit is large, light blue, small scar with a slightly tart flavor.
  

Jewel blueberry plants have become one of the most used blueberry varieties in FL for commercial farmers. Jewel is a recommended cross pollinator for Emerald.

'Jewel' is a patented release from the University of Florida breeding program with a moderately low chilling requirement, very early ripening, and high berry quality. Jewel appears to be adapted to the region of Florida from Gainesville to Sebring.

In Gainesville, Jewel typically flowers about a week before Sharpblue and begins ripening about 10 days earlier than Sharpblue. The average date when harvest of Jewel begins in Gainesville is about April 12 and harvest is normally finished by May 10. Jewel produces a large number of flower buds but leafs well in the spring. Vigor is about equal to Sharpblue but Jewel is shorter and more spreading than Sharpblue.

Berry quality is excellent but tends to be tart until fully ripe. Berry size is about equal to Sharpblue, but firmness and scar are much better than Sharpblue. Jewel may be considered for trial from Ocala north into SE Georgia. In central Florida, Jewel has looked good in some fields, producing large early berries but these plantings are still young.

Jewel Blueberry is USA Patent Protected - Unlicensed Propagation is Prohibited by Law