Some growers complain about the light red exterior and light pink to white interior color. Plants are vigorous and resistant to red stele, but are only partly resistant to leaf diseases and Verticillium wilt. Jewel is a productive late variety that has outstanding fruit quality. Berries are large, firm, attractive, and flavorful. Jewel berries freeze well and also have a relatively long shelf-life.
Plants are vigorous but susceptible to red stele and verticillium root diseases.
Bounty has some potential as a late-season variety and is relatively high yielding in Michigan. Berries are medium to large, relatively firm and dark red. Flavor is mild. Plants are vigorous and hardy, but are susceptible to red stele and Verticillium wilt. Two additional late varieties worthy of trial are Seneca and Latestar.