Atlas Asparagus Crowns | Early High-Yield Hybrid, Tight Green Spears, Non-GMO | Hand Picked Nursery

🌱 Why Choose Atlas Asparagus Crowns?

• Atlas F1 Hybrid Variety – Known for exceptional vigor and consistent spear quality
• Early & Extended Harvest – Produces spears very early in spring and continues late into the cutting season
• Tight Green Spears – Smooth, cylindrical spears with tightly closed heads, even in warm to hot conditions
• Crisp, Crunchy Texture – Subacid flavor ideal for fresh eating, roasting, grilling, and freezing
• High-Yield & Long-Lived Perennial – Reliable production for decades once established
• Non-GMO & Cold Hardy – Thrives in USDA Zones 3–10

Atlas asparagus is prized by both home gardeners and commercial growers for its excellent freezing quality, strong spear uniformity, and ability to maintain tight heads during warmer harvest periods.

☀️ Planting & Care Instructions

• Plant Type: Bare Root Asparagus Crowns (2-Year)
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–10
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Soil: Well-draining soil; amend heavy clay with 30% sand
• Soil pH: 6.5–7.5
• Spacing: Plant crowns 12–18 inches apart; rows 3 feet apart
• Planting Depth: Furrows 8–10 inches deep (8 inches for heavy soils)
• Watering: Maintain consistent moisture during establishment year
• Mulching: Light mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Allow spears to grow into ferny foliage after harvest to strengthen crowns
• Cut foliage back to ground level in late fall or early spring
• Avoid harvesting during the first 2 years to ensure strong long-term yields

📅 Harvest Window

• Harvest Begins: Early spring
• Years to Bear: 3rd year after planting
• Once established, harvest annually for 20+ years

🌿 Additional Variety Details

• Flavor: Good, Subacid
• Texture: Crisp, Crunchy
• Freezing Quality: Excellent
• Growth Habit: Upright perennial
• Soil Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture

🌾 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
• Following Years: Apply 2 lbs of 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft in early spring and again after harvest
• Amend with lime, bone meal, or super phosphate as needed 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 for quality assurance
• Satisfaction Guaranteed — contact us immediately upon arrival with any questions
• Shipping to areas experiencing extreme heat or extreme cold is at buyer’s risk