Jersey Knight Asparagus Crowns | Disease-Resistant Hybrid, Large Spears, Non-GMO | Hand Picked Nursery

🌱 Why Choose Jersey Knight Asparagus Crowns?

• Elite Jersey Hybrid Variety – Known for exceptional vigor and long-term productivity
• Large, Succulent Spears – Thick, tender spears with excellent flavor
• Disease Resistant – Strong resistance to rust, crown rot, and fusarium
• Excellent Performance in Heavy Soils – Thrives even in clay-like conditions
• High Yield & Long-Lived Perennial – Reliable harvests year after year
• Non-GMO & Cold Hardy – Grows well in USDA Zones 3–8

Jersey Knight asparagus is a trusted favorite among growers thanks to its durability, disease resistance, and premium spear quality. Once established, it delivers consistent harvests with minimal maintenance.

☀️ 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 well to heavier clay soils
• 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 recommended for heavy soils)
• Watering: Maintain even moisture during establishment year
• Mulching: Light mulch helps regulate moisture and reduce weeds

Tip: In clay-heavy soils, amend with up to 30% sand to improve drainage and reduce disease risk.

✂️ 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
• Do not harvest heavily during the first 2 years to ensure strong long-term production

📅 Harvest Window

• Harvest Begins: Early spring
• Full Production: Year 3 after planting
• With proper care, plants can produce for 20+ years

🌿 Additional Variety Details

• Flavor: Good
• Freezing Quality: Excellent
• Growth Habit: Upright perennial
• Soil Adaptability: Performs well in heavy and clay-like soils

🌾 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, Arrival & Quality Guarantee

• Ships as dormant bare root 2-year crowns for reliable transplant success.
• 🌿 Shipping Note: Light surface mold on asparagus crowns is completely normal and harmless. During storage and shipping, dormant crowns may naturally develop a small amount of harmless surface mold due to moisture. This does not affect the health or viability of the crowns. Simply rinse or gently brush away any surface mold before planting as directed.
• Every plant is hand-inspected prior to shipping. If you have any concerns after your order arrives, please contact us immediately so our team can help.
• Shipping to areas experiencing extreme heat or cold is at the buyer's risk. If you're concerned about weather conditions, please message us before placing your order.