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Jersey Giant Asparagus Crowns | Male Hybrid, Extra High Yield, Non-GMO | Hand Picked Nursery
🌱 Why Choose Jersey Giant Asparagus Crowns?
- All-Male Hybrid Variety – Energy is directed into spear production rather than seed set
- Exceptional Yields – Produces 2–4× more spears than many older varieties
- Large, Tender Spears – Classic asparagus flavor with excellent texture
- Disease Resistant – Strong performance with reduced maintenance
- Excellent Freezing Quality – Ideal for fresh use and long-term storage
- Non-GMO & Cold Hardy – Thrives in USDA Zones 3–8
Jersey Giant asparagus is a top choice for growers who want maximum production and reliability. Its all-male hybrid vigor delivers heavy yields and consistent spear quality year after year.
☀️ Planting & Care Instructions
- Plant Type: Bare Root Asparagus Crowns (2-Year)
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–8
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Soil: Well-draining soil; adapts to many soil types
- Soil pH: 6.5–7.0
- Spacing: Plant crowns 12–14 inches apart; rows 3 feet apart
- Planting Depth: Furrows 8–10 inches deep (8 inches for heavier soils)
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment year
- Mulching: Light mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds
Tip: In dense or clay soils, amend with up to 30% sand to improve drainage and reduce risk of root rot or fungal issues.
✂️ Pruning & Maintenance
- Allow spears to fully fern out after harvest to recharge crowns
- Cut foliage back to ground level in late fall or early spring
- Avoid harvesting heavily during the first 2 years to ensure strong long-term production
📅 Harvest Window
- Harvest Begins: Early spring
- Years to Bear: 3rd year after planting
- With proper care, Jersey Giant can produce for 20+ years
🌿 Additional Variety Details
- Flavor: Good
- Freezing Quality: Excellent
- Growth Habit: Upright perennial
- Yield Potential: Very High (male hybrid)
🌾 Fertilization Guidelines
- Before Planting: Apply 5 lbs of 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft
- Establishment Year: Top-dress in August with 1 lb of 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft, work into top 2"
- Following Years: Apply 2 lbs of 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft in early spring and again after harvest
- Amend as needed with lime, bone meal, or super phosphate to maintain soil balance
🚚 Shipping & Quality Guarantee
- Ships as dormant bare root 2-year crowns for reliable transplant success
- All plants are inspected prior to shipping for quality assurance
- Satisfaction Guaranteed — contact us immediately upon arrival with any concerns
- Shipping to areas experiencing extreme heat or extreme cold is at buyer’s risk