Asparagus Garden Variety Pack | Jersey Knight, Mary Washington & Purple Passion, 2-Year Crowns, Non-GMO | Hand Picked Nursery
🌱 Why Choose the Asparagus Garden Variety Pack?
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Three Premium Asparagus Varieties – A curated mix of productivity, tradition, and gourmet appeal
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High Yield & Long-Lived Perennials – Returns every spring for 15–20+ years
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Distinct Flavor Profiles – From classic earthy to naturally sweet and tender
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Beautiful Garden Diversity – Green and purple spears for visual and culinary variety
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Second-Year Bare Root Crowns – Faster establishment and stronger early growth
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Non-GMO & Cold Hardy – Performs well across a wide range of climates
This Asparagus Garden Variety Pack is designed for gardeners who want reliable harvests, exceptional flavor, and variety in one planting. Whether you’re starting a new asparagus bed or expanding an existing one, this trio delivers performance and versatility year after year.
🌿 What’s Included
- 10 Bare Root Jersey Knight Asparagus Plants
- 10 Bare Root Mary Washington Asparagus Plants
- 10 Bare Root Purple Passion Asparagus Plants
- Total: 30 second-year bare root crowns
- Hand-inspected before shipping to ensure premium quality
🌱 Variety Highlights
Jersey Knight Asparagus
- High-yield, all-male hybrid
- Thick, tender spears with excellent disease resistance
- Adaptable to many soil types and growing conditions
Mary Washington Asparagus
- Classic heirloom variety
- Traditional asparagus flavor with dependable performance
- A longtime favorite for home gardens and family harvests
Purple Passion Asparagus
- Deep purple spears with naturally sweeter flavor
- Tender texture and striking appearance
- Adds gourmet appeal and visual contrast to your garden
Together, these varieties provide a complete asparagus experience—from time-tested reliability to modern productivity and specialty flavor.
☀️ Planting & Care Instructions
- Plant Type: Bare Root Asparagus Crowns (2-Year)
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–8
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Soil: Well-draining soil; amend heavy soils as needed
- Soil pH: 6.5–7.0
- Spacing: Plant crowns 12–14 inches apart; rows 3 feet apart
- Planting Depth: Furrows 8–10 inches deep
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture during the first year
- Mulching: Light mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds
Bare root crowns establish deep root systems and grow stronger each season, rewarding patience with abundant spring harvests.
✂️ Pruning & Maintenance
- Allow spears to fully fern out after harvest to strengthen crowns
- Cut foliage back to ground level in late fall or early spring
- Avoid harvesting heavily during the first 2 years for long-term productivity
📅 Harvest Window
- Harvest Begins: Early spring
- Full Production: 3rd year after planting
- With proper care, asparagus beds can remain productive for decades
🚚 Shipping & Quality Guarantee
- Ships as dormant bare root 2-year crowns for reliable transplant success
- Every plant is inspected prior to shipping
- Satisfaction Guaranteed — contact us immediately upon delivery with any questions
- Shipping to areas experiencing extreme heat or cold is at buyer’s risk; please message us before ordering if concerned