10 Green Jersey Knight Asparagus Bare Root Crowns - 2 Year Old High-Yield Perennial

Green Jersey Knight asparagus is a popular all-male hybrid prized for its vigorous growth and reliable yields of thick, tender green spears. This perennial vegetable emerges each spring, providing a dependable harvest for years when given proper care. The 2-year-old bare root crowns are ready to establish in the garden, offering a head start compared to starting from seed. Asparagus makes an excellent addition to perennial beds, edible landscapes, and dedicated vegetable plots, returning year after year with minimal maintenance once established.

Jersey Knight is known for its adaptability and disease resistance, particularly to rust and fusarium, making it a smart choice for home gardeners seeking a long-lived asparagus patch. The all-male plants direct energy into spear production rather than seed formation, resulting in higher yields. With its rich green color and tender texture, this asparagus is ideal for fresh eating, steaming, roasting, or freezing.

Plant Features

• All-male hybrid variety known for high yields
• Produces thick, tender green spears
• Perennial vegetable that returns each spring
• Shows good resistance to common asparagus diseases
• 2-year-old bare root crowns for quicker establishment

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
• Plant Type: Perennial vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• 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 apart in rows 3-4 feet apart

Planting & Care

Plant bare root crowns in early spring after the danger of frost has passed. Dig a trench about 6-8 inches deep and wide enough to spread the roots. Create a small mound in the trench, set the crown on top with roots spread outward, and cover with 2-3 inches of soil. As shoots grow, gradually fill the trench with soil, leaving the crown about 2 inches below the surface. Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage strong root development. Avoid harvesting spears the first year to allow the plants to establish; light harvesting can begin the second year, with full harvests from the third year onward. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and keep the bed weed-free. In late fall, cut back the dead foliage and mulch to protect the crowns over winter.

What's Included

10 Green Jersey Knight asparagus bare root crowns (2-year-old crowns).