25 Jersey Knight Asparagus Crowns – 2 Year Bare Root Plants – Large, Disease Resistant Spears

Overview

Embark on a rewarding gardening journey with jersey knight asparagus crowns. These premium 2-year old bare root plants are renowned for their exceptional quality, producing thick, tender, and flavorful spears year after year. The ‘Jersey Knight’ variety is a top choice for both novice and experienced gardeners due to its robust nature and high yield potential. As a perennial vegetable, asparagus provides a delicious harvest for decades once established, making these 2 year asparagus plants a worthwhile investment for any home garden. They arrive dormant and ready for planting, ensuring a strong start to your asparagus patch.

Known for its superior performance, the ‘Jersey Knight’ asparagus is a vigorous and dependable variety. It combines impressive spear quality with remarkable durability, making it one of the most reliable ‘Jersey’ series selections. These plants are an excellent choice for those looking to establish a productive and long-lasting asparagus bed, offering a delightful addition to your culinary endeavors.

Key Benefits

The ‘Jersey Knight’ asparagus offers numerous advantages for the home gardener, promising a bountiful and satisfying harvest.

• Exceptional Spear Quality: Produces extra-large, uniform, and tender asparagus spears that are perfect for fresh cooking, roasting, grilling, and adding to salads. The crisp texture and subacid taste are highly prized.
• High Yields & Longevity: Once established, these jersey knight asparagus crowns deliver strong harvests consistently year after year, providing a long-term supply of fresh asparagus from a single planting.
• Disease Resistance: Widely recognized for its strong disease resistance, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners and contributing to healthier, more vigorous plants. This also makes it a great choice for those interested in disease resistant asparagus.
• Adaptable & Resilient: These bare root asparagus plants are cold-hardy and heat-tolerant, performing well across various climates (USDA Zones 3-8). They are also known to thrive in heavier or clay-based soils, unlike many other asparagus types.
• Ease of Cultivation: As 2 year asparagus plants, they are already well-established, offering a head start compared to planting from seed, and reducing the time until your first significant harvest.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Successful cultivation of jersey knight asparagus crowns begins with proper planting and ongoing care. Choose a sunny location that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Asparagus prefers well-drained soil with an average moisture level and a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. Amend heavy clay soils with compost or organic matter to improve drainage and fertility. Dig a trench about 8 inches deep and 12 inches wide, mounding soil in the center of the trench. Place the crowns on top of the mounds, spreading their roots evenly, and cover with 2-3 inches of soil. As the plants grow, gradually fill the trench with soil until it is level with the surrounding ground.

Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Asparagus plants are heavy feeders, so fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after the last harvest. Keep the asparagus bed free of weeds, as they compete for nutrients and moisture. During the first two years after planting, avoid harvesting to allow the plants to establish a strong root system. From the third year onwards, you can begin harvesting spears when they are 6-10 inches tall and about 1/2 inch thick. Stop harvesting when the spears become thin, typically around mid-June, and allow the ferns to grow to replenish the plant’s energy for the next season. With proper care, your growing asparagus patch will provide delicious harvests for many years.

Size & Details

This offering includes 25 Jersey Knight asparagus crowns, which are 2-year old bare root plants. These crowns are dormant upon arrival, ensuring they are ready for immediate planting in your garden. As bare root plants, they are shipped without soil, making them lightweight and easy to handle. The ‘Jersey Knight’ variety is known for its vigorous growth, with mature plants capable of producing numerous large, uniform spears. Expect your first significant harvest from these 2 year asparagus plants in the third year after planting, with full production achieved in subsequent years. Each crown should be spaced 12-18 inches apart for optimal long-term growth and yield. This quantity is ideal for establishing a productive home asparagus patch.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these 25 Jersey Knight asparagus crowns get? A: These 2-year bare root crowns are dormant upon arrival. Once established, mature ‘Jersey Knight’ asparagus plants can reach 3-5 feet tall with their fern-like foliage, and produce spears 6-10 inches tall for harvest.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Asparagus is an outdoor perennial vegetable. These jersey knight asparagus crowns are meant to be planted directly in your garden bed for outdoor cultivation.
• Q: How much sunlight do these bare root asparagus plants need? A: ‘Jersey Knight’ asparagus requires full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, for optimal growth and spear production.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, ‘Jersey Knight’ is considered a relatively low-maintenance variety, especially due to its strong disease resistance, making growing asparagus easier for beginners. Once established, it requires minimal ongoing care.
• Q: What condition will the asparagus crowns arrive in? A: The 25 Jersey Knight asparagus crowns will arrive as dormant, bare root plants, meaning they are without soil and in a resting state, ready for planting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these bare root asparagus? A: The best time to plant asparagus crowns is in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked and after the last hard frost.
• Q: Will these disease resistant asparagus plants survive winter in my zone? A: ‘Jersey Knight’ asparagus is very cold-hardy and thrives in USDA Zones 3-8, making it suitable for a wide range of climates and able to survive cold winters.