🌱 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

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

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