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 & Quality Guarantee

• Ships as dormant bare root 2-year crowns for successful transplanting
• All plants are inspected prior to shipping to ensure top quality
• Satisfaction Guaranteed — contact us immediately upon arrival with any concerns
• Shipping to areas experiencing extreme heat or extreme cold is at buyer’s risk