{"product_id":"10-green-jersey-knight-asparagus-bare-root-crowns-2-year-old-high-yield-perennial","title":"10 Green Jersey Knight Asparagus Bare Root Crowns - 2 Year Old High-Yield Perennial","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJersey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-male hybrid variety known for high yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces thick, tender green spears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial vegetable that returns each spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows good resistance to common asparagus diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-year-old bare root crowns for quicker establishment\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 Knight'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial vegetable\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, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\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 apart in rows 3-4 feet apart\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 Green Jersey Knight asparagus bare root crowns (2-year-old crowns).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836021965110,"sku":"FOLIA2-1847","price":79.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6587406688_ddub.jpg?v=1793097398","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/10-green-jersey-knight-asparagus-bare-root-crowns-2-year-old-high-yield-perennial","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}