{"product_id":"10-green-jersey-giant-asparagus-bare-root-plants-2-year-crowns","title":"10 Green Jersey Giant Asparagus Bare Root Plants - 2-Year Crowns","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJersey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-male hybrid plants produce higher yields than traditional varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick, tender green spears with purple-tinged tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent disease resistance, including tolerance to rust and crown rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to a range of soil conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lived perennial, productive for up to 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Giant'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy loam; pH 6.5-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright fern-like foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not applicable (grown for spears)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches between crowns, 3-4 feet between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsparagus 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 Green Jersey Giant Asparagus bare root plants, 2-year crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836018655542,"sku":"FOLIA2-1845","price":78.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6584150078_nzf4.jpg?v=1793097395","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/10-green-jersey-giant-asparagus-bare-root-plants-2-year-crowns","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}