Jersey Giant Asparagus Crowns - 5 Live 2-Year Perennial Plants

Jersey Giant Asparagus is a popular all-male hybrid variety known for its thick, tender spears and vigorous growth. These 2-year-old crowns are ready to establish a productive perennial asparagus bed that can provide harvests for many years with proper care. Jersey Giant is valued for its adaptability and resistance to rust, making it a reliable choice for home gardeners.

Plant these crowns in a sunny, well-drained location and enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own gourmet asparagus. The plants emerge in spring with tasty spears that are perfect for fresh eating, steaming, or grilling.

Plant Features

• All-male hybrid variety produces high yields of thick, tender spears
• Perennial vegetable that returns year after year
• Shows good resistance to rust and other common asparagus diseases
• Adapts well to a range of climates and soil types
• 2-year-old crowns for a head start on establishment

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Giant'
• Plant Type: Perennial vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Upright fern-like foliage
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Mature Height: 4-5 feet
• Spacing: 12-18 inches between crowns

Planting & Care

Plant asparagus crowns in early spring after the danger of frost has passed. Dig a trench about 6-8 inches deep and wide enough to accommodate the roots. Place the crowns in the trench with the buds pointing upward and the roots spread out. Cover with 2-3 inches of soil initially, and gradually fill the trench as the plants grow, being careful not to bury the foliage. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system.

Do not harvest spears during the first year after planting to allow the plants to develop. In subsequent years, harvest spears when they are about 6-8 inches tall and before the tips begin to open. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and keep the bed free of weeds. In late fall, cut back the dead foliage and mulch to protect the crowns over winter.

What's Included

5 live 2-year-old Jersey Giant asparagus crowns.