{"product_id":"jersey-giant-asparagus-crowns-5-live-2-year-perennial-plants","title":"Jersey Giant Asparagus Crowns - 5 Live 2-Year Perennial Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eJersey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-male hybrid variety produces high yields of thick, tender spears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial vegetable that returns year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows good resistance to rust and other common asparagus diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapts well to a range of climates and soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-year-old crowns for a head start on 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 Giant'\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 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\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 live 2-year-old Jersey Giant asparagus crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862011248950,"sku":"FSG-217","price":74.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8013646378_7ncv.jpg?v=1793267853","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/jersey-giant-asparagus-crowns-5-live-2-year-perennial-plants","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}