‘Jewel’

U.S. Patent PP11,807 (Expired)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety

  • Fruit Size: Large
  • Chill Requirement: 250 hours
  • Growth Habit: Semi-upright, somewhat spreading
  • First Harvest: Around April 15, near Gainesville, FL
  • Description:  Very popular in central Florida for planting with ‘Emerald’.  Produces a high yield of large, round berries that have good packing and shipping qualities.

     

    License Availability: The U.S. Plant Patent for ‘Jewel’ has expired. Many of the previously licensed nurseries may continue to propagate and sell plants of ‘Jewel’. Please click here for a listing of previously licensed nurseries. ‘Jewel’ is still protected under plant breeder’s rights certificates in many international countries, so while the U.S. plant patent has expired, the variety is still licensed in many international countries.

     

    License Availability:FFSP Has licensed the following entities for the ‘Jewel’ blueberry cultivar outside of the USA

    Licensed Territory Licensee Type of License
    Argentina Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. Exclusive License
    Brazil Dole Berry Company Exclusive License
    Chile Dole Berry Company Non-Exclusive License
    Chile Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. Non-Exclusive License
    Chile Hortifrut SA Non-Exclusive License
    European Union Rusticas del Guavaquir SA Exclusive License
    Japan Ocean Trading Company Ltd. Exclusive License
    Mexico Dole Berry Company Exclusive License
    Peru Dole Berry Company Non-Exclusive License
    Peru Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. Non-Exclusive License
    Republic of South Africa Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. Exclusive License
    Uruguay Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. Exclusive License