{"product_id":"jewel-strawberry-jumbo-6-pack","title":"Jewel Strawberry (Jumbo 6-Pack)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLarge, Firm, Exceptionally Flavorful Mid-Season Berries\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewel Strawberry (\u003cem\u003eFragaria × ananassa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jewel', sold as a Jumbo 6-Pack) is a premium June-bearing variety beloved for its outstanding flavor — large, firm, glossy red berries with the kind of sweet, classic taste that makes it a favorite for fresh eating, freezing, and shortcake. It ripens mid- to late season, extending the June harvest, and is reliable in the North. Whether you're planting a backyard patch in Edina, filling a raised bed in Maple Grove, or growing dessert berries in Woodbury — Jewel delivers top-flavor fruit in zone 4b–5a gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJewel Strawberry Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFragaria × ananassa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jewel'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune-bearing strawberry (perennial); sold as a Jumbo 6-Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 inches; low, spreading; sends out runners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–18 inches apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6–8 hours) for the best flavor and crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — 1–1.5 inches per week; shallow roots need steady moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-draining; amend Minnesota clay-loam with compost. Slightly acidic is ideal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearing Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune-bearing — one concentrated crop, mid- to late season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-fertile — bees boost fruit size and shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy to zone 4 with a straw mulch over winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJewel Strawberry Uses in Minnesota Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop-flavor harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewel is the one to grow for dessert-quality flavor — plant it for fresh eating and shortcake in a Plymouth garden. Pair with an early variety like Honeoye to lengthen the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatted-row beds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts runners suit the traditional matted-row system in a dedicated bed in Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFreezing and preserving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirm flesh holds shape well for freezing and jam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Jewel Strawberry in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (early-mid May) once hard frost has passed. Pinch first-year flowers so plants establish for a big crop the following June. Never plant after mid-October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Jewel Strawberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a full-sun, well-drained bed; avoid spots where tomatoes, peppers, or potatoes recently grew (shared diseases).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in compost. Space plants 12–18 inches apart, allowing room for runners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet each crown so its base sits right at soil level — not buried, not exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater in well and mulch with straw to keep berries clean and roots cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch off all first-year flowers so plants build strong roots for a heavy crop next June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover with 3–4 inches of straw in late fall; remove it in early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Jewel Strawberry in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, keeping soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 2–3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: 1–1.5 inches per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop supplemental watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater steadily through bloom and fruiting. After the June crop, renovate the bed (mow old leaves, thin plants) to keep it productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Jewel best known for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavor — it's widely considered one of the best-tasting June-bearers, with large, firm, sweet berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy pinch the first-year flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor June-bearers, removing the first season's blooms builds stronger plants and a much larger crop the following June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, to zone 4 — mulch with straw in late fall and remove it in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoneoye Strawberry — an early June-bearer to start the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbion Strawberry — a day-neutral for season-long picking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFort Laramie Strawberry — an extra-hardy everbearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"Jumbo 6 Pack","offer_id":54312947319089,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/jewel-strawberry-jumbo-6-pack.jpg?v=1779557842","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/jewel-strawberry-jumbo-6-pack","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}