Jewel Strawberry

Fragaria × ananassa

About Plant: Jewel Strawberry

Jewel Strawberry is a strawberry cultivar for sunny, well-drained beds; keep crowns at soil level and renew mulch to protect clean fruit.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun

WaterModerate

SoilFertile, well-drained (6.0–7.0)

Spacing12–18 inches

HeightVaries

Time to HarvestPerennial; varies with establishment

Planting DepthCrown at soil level

Germination TimeVaries

Expert Growing Tips

Plant crowns in early spring as soon as soil is workable, or in fall for a head start. Remove runners to focus energy on fruit. Renovate June-bearing beds after harvest by mowing tops.