10 Green Jersey Giant Asparagus Bare Root Plants - 2-Year Crowns

Green Jersey Giant Asparagus is a vigorous, all-male hybrid variety prized for its thick, tender spears and high yields. These 2-year crowns are ready to establish a productive asparagus bed, providing an early spring harvest in subsequent seasons. The plants are bare root, allowing for easy planting and quick establishment.

Jersey Giant is known for its disease resistance and adaptability to various soil types. The spears are green with a slight purple tinge at the tips and are excellent for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing. With proper care, an asparagus bed can remain productive for 15-20 years, making it a valuable addition to any home garden.

Plant Features

• All-male hybrid plants produce higher yields than traditional varieties
• Thick, tender green spears with purple-tinged tips
• Excellent disease resistance, including tolerance to rust and crown rot
• Adaptable to a range of soil conditions
• Long-lived perennial, productive for up to 20 years

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Giant'
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy loam; pH 6.5-7.5
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Upright fern-like foliage
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Bloom Season: Not applicable (grown for spears)
• Mature Height: 4-5 feet
• Spacing: 12-18 inches between crowns, 3-4 feet between rows

Planting & Care

Plant bare root crowns in early spring after the danger of frost has passed. Dig a trench 6-8 inches deep and set crowns at the bottom, spacing them 12-18 inches apart. Cover with 2 inches of soil and gradually fill the trench as shoots grow. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before spears emerge.

Asparagus requires patience: do not harvest spears the first year after planting, and only lightly harvest the second year. Full harvests can begin in the third year. Keep the bed weed-free and mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Cut back dead foliage in late fall after it turns brown.

What's Included

10 Green Jersey Giant Asparagus bare root plants, 2-year crowns.