Asparagus - Jersey Knight

JERSEY KNIGHT

Jersey Knight is a vigorous, predominantly all-male asparagus hybrid valued for its high yields of large, tender green spears with subtle purple-tinted bracts. This dependable perennial produces thick, flavourful spears with tight tips and is well adapted to a wide range of climates and soil types. Its strong tolerance to rust, Fusarium root rot and crown rot makes it an excellent long-term choice for productive home vegetable gardens. Once established, plants develop tall, airy fern-like foliage after the spring harvest and return year after year.

Quick Facts

• 3 Pack
• Add some interest to your vegetable displays
• Large tender spears up to 2 cm thick, tender and sweet
• Tolerates heavier soils
• All male hybrid with large green spears
• Late Spring Harvest
• 2 year old crowns
• Perishable

Planting Instructions

Amend heavy soil with compost and till for better aeration, as asparagus need well-draining soil. Prepare trenches 15 cm (6”) deep, 10 cm (4”) wide and 90 cm (36”) apart. Plant crowns 40 cm (15”) apart in the trench, and cover with 5 cm (2”) of soil. Don’t fill in the entire furrow at once. Water thoroughly. Fill in the furrows with soil as new shoots gradually grow until the furrow is completely filled to ground level.

Water frequently and deeply. Asparagus beds come into full production after 3 years. It is best not to harvest until the second year. In the second year, harvest lightly for 2-3 weeks. In the third and following seasons, harvest 6-8 weeks each spring. To harvest stalks, run a knife just below the ground level, above the crown. Stop harvest cuttings in June. Asparagus grows to approximately 90 cm (36”) in height, by 60 cm (24”) in a spread. Store asparagus by wrapping the stem ends in damp paper towels or refrigerate stalks, tips up in a cup of shallow water.