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Asparagus Jersey Knight Bare Root - 2 Yr Old
Asparagus-JerseyKnight
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Asparagus is a long-lived perennial vegetable crop that is enjoyed by many gardeners. It can be productive for 20 or more years if given proper care. Select the new all-male hybrid asparagus varieties such as Jersey Giant and Jersey Knight. These varieties produce spears only on male plants. Seeds produced on female plants fall to the ground and become a seedling weed problem in the garden. Female plants also have to expend more energy to produce the seeds that decreases the yields of asparagus spears on female plants. The all-male hybrids out-yield the old Mary Washington varieties by 3 to 1.
Harvest asparagus by snapping 7 to 9 inch spears with tight tips. There is no need to cut asparagus below the soil with a knife. This may injure other buds on the crown that will send up new spears. The small stub that is left in the soil after snapping, dries up and disintegrates. A new spear does not come up at the same spot, but comes up from another bud that enlarges on another part of the crown.
Asparagus is very perishable and should be harvested in the morning when air temperatures are cool. After picking, immerse the spears in ice-cold water to remove the heat; then drain the water and place the spears in plastic bags.
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- You are purchasing a pack of Jersey Knight Asparagus – Bare Root – 2 Yr Old
- Jersey Knight Asparagus is a taller, thinner variety.
- Green spears with purple bracts
- Jersey Knight produces the best spear quality of all the Jersey hybrids
- All Male Variety
- Store in the refrigerator at 38 - 40 degrees Fahrenheit
- Asparagus will keep for 1 to 2 weeks with little loss of quality.
- Note: Images are of mature plants
- Family: Asparagus officinalis "Jersey Knight"
- Mature Size: 2'-4’ Height
- Soil: Well –drained, fertile
- Hardiness Zone: 3-10
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Characteristics: Very vigorous, produces high yields, produces well in warmer climates
- Spacing: Set crowns 12"-18” apart
- Tolerance: Resistant to disease
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Ratings Snapshotout of 55 (16)4 (2)3 (0)2 (0)1 (0)Would recommend this product.100%out of 55 (16)4 (2)3 (0)2 (0)1 (0)Would recommend this product.100%18 Total ReviewsMy Asparagus bed adventureJoe Rovich USMCLocation: VADate: June 20, 2019I am 71 years old and wanted an asparagus bed. I saw Growers Solution online and decided to try their bare roots. I bought 25 bare roots and planted them. 24 survived and my little Christmas trees are beautiful. If I get any asparagus next year, great. If not, i will look forward to getting some the following year. I enjoy getting up in the morning and going down and checking on my little treasures.Verified Buyer RecommendedFantastic PlantsRod warriorLocation: OHDate: May 31, 2019These are great plants. They are producing a lot of spears.RecommendedBeautiful asparagus!Location:Date: March 11, 2019These were the nicest bare root asparagus we have ever received. We'll see how they perform.Verified Buyer RecommendedExceeded ExpectationsSusanLocation: South CarolinaDate: July 30, 2018Love to garden and am starting to focus on perennial veggies and fruits. The Jersey Knight Asparagus makes the perfect addition! The seedlings came quicker than expected and the growth of the plants has been phenomenal. I've had 100% success. Dud not lose one plant. My family and I will be enjoying asparagus for years to come!Verified Buyer Recommendedgreat product!ErinLocation: West central MNDate: July 16, 2018I've never planted asparagus before, and I was happy to find a really good deal on your two year old roots. I planted about half of them, they sprouted out multiple shoots per root within a few days, and they're growing very happily. It was a few weeks before I found someone who wanted the rest of them, and she had the same great luck as I did.Verified Buyer RecommendedAmazing!RandyLocation: ORDate: July 16, 2018The slips arrived on time and I planted them within a few days in a raised bed. A few days later I walked out the back door and saw something sticking out of the dirt and thought, "who stuck a stick in my asparagus bed"? I walked over and one of the slips had pushed up a plant about 6-inches. Later in the day I looked again and a second one was about 3-inches. Only one slip didn't come up quickly and a few days ago it came up too. Extremely pleased.Verified Buyer RecommendedSuccessNJLocation:Date: July 4, 2018Crowns arrived on time, we kept them refrigerated until the trenches were dug. Allthe crowns have now sprouted, the last one popped thru today. Some plants are already better than a foot tall. It is a great beginning.Verified Buyer RecommendedAsparagusTomLocation: CaliforniaDate: June 30, 2018Beautiful roots. All viable and robust growersVerified Buyer RecommendedAsparagus Jersey Knight Bare Root - 2 Yr OldLocation:Date: June 4, 2018Arrived promptly, in excellent condition, got them in the ground and have ferns up on all of them.Verified Buyer RecommendedAwesome Asparagus RootsBobLocation: Southern Utah...20mi north of St.GeorgeDate: June 3, 2018This is the second time I have purchased these asparagus roots from Growers Solution. Some of my old asparagus roots died because of over watering. The reason for this is: I live in Southern Utah in the high desert. After the roots are 4 years old, watering is to be done every 2 to 3 weeks. I was watering every day thinking they needed it...resulting in root rot.Verified Buyer RecommendedThey're growing strong!SandiLocation: KansasDate: July 18, 2017Purchased 2 yr crowns at end of May and were not able to get them in the ground until the 2nd week of June. The crowns came in a small box, which we put in the refrigerator until we could plant. Almost 2 weeks later, we finally got the trench dug and placed the crowns as directed. Back-filled the trench and soaked it well. Within a week, I was surprised to see 5 stalks surface, then 11, and by 2 week later all 25 crowns were showing growth! They are still going strong now into mid-July were we have had weeks of 100+ degree heat! We flood what's left of the trench weekly & they seem to love it! Not bad for getting them in so late! Thanks for such a great product for our first time growing asparagus!Verified Buyer RecommendedJersey knight asparagus bare root purchaseJDLocation: KYDate: May 23, 2017We got the roots quickly and almost all of them were nice sized, healthy roots. There were a few smaller roots that we planted anyway. I think almost all of the roots sprouted and began growing. I think about two or three of the smallest roots did not sprout. The plants are all growing and healthy looking. My biggest concern at this point is that they were supposed to be male roots, but several of the plants are showing seeds. Overall a good product and quick shipping.Verified Buyer RecommendedTerryLocation:Date: May 22, 2017The product arrived quickly and I installed them as instructed. All plants performed in about one week. Looking forward to asperagus next season.Verified Buyer RecommendedHappy customer.Location:Date: March 28, 2017Asparagus roots arrived fast and very healthy looking. They are planted and started growing within a couple of days.Verified Buyer RecommendedNot sure which ones whichLocation:Date: March 23, 2017I purchased Jersey Giant Bare Root and Jersey Knight Bare Root the root crowns came in separate bags shipped one FedEx bag and were not labeled so I cannot tell which one is which. I guess I'll figure that out when they start growing. The crowns are large to medium to small a variety of 25 crowns in each bag. Hope everyone there is feeling better now with spring here. thanks ronVerified Buyer RecommendedSpare asparagusCarbonawitzLocation: San Pedro, CADate: May 31, 2016Asparagus arrived in a tidy package with easy to follow instructions for planting. Reasonably priced. I had a few left over that I gave to my Brother. Otherwise 100% of plantings have already sprouted spears.Verified Buyer RecommendedAsp rootsSteveLocation: central IllinoisDate: March 22, 2016Great condition, well developed plants, by far the best planting material I have ever received. Have bought plants from other vendors and these are of much much better quality.Verified Buyer RecommendedJersey Giant AsparagusGreen ThumbLocation: South Windsor, CTDate: March 21, 2016The 2-year old crowns appear to be healthy. There were some small crowns mixed in, but that was expected. We planted them within two days after having them refrigerated. It is too early to tell how they will grow, as there is snow on the ground right now, but I expect they will. We planted them in a raised bed with rich loam and dehydrated manure. We are anxious to see them grow!Verified Buyer Recommended18 Total Reviews
