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Jersey Knight Hybrid Asparagus
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Expires on: February 28, 2015
Huge Yields of Big, Bright Green Spears
Prolific all-male strain. Spear tips stay tight past the harvest, for weeks of delectable eating. Super tender. Rust resistant. Performs even in heavy clay soil. U.S. Patent No. 6624.
Zones: 3 - 8 (2 with protection).
Height: 4 - 5 feet.
Shade Requirement: Full sun.
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Jersey Knight Hybrid Asparagus
FEBRUARY SPECIAL:
FREE $25.00 Off Any Order Of $50 Or More!
Expires on: February 28, 2015
Huge Yields of Big, Bright Green Spears
Prolific all-male strain. Spear tips stay tight past the harvest, for weeks of delectable eating. Super tender. Rust resistant. Performs even in heavy clay soil. U.S. Patent No. 6624.
Zones: 3 - 8 (2 with protection).
Height: 4 - 5 feet.
Shade Requirement: Full sun.
- See more at: http://www.gurneys.com/product/jersey_knight_hybrid_asparagus/asparagus-plants#sthash.cTst5gSx.dpuf
- Zone3 - 8 (2 with protection).
- Height4 - 5 feet.
- Light RequiredFull sun.
- Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis "Jersey Knight" Plant patent 6624.
- Height: 4 - 5 feet.
- Spacing: Set crowns 12 - 18 inches apart.
- Depth: Prepare a trench 8 inches deep. Spread crowns over the soil and cover them with 2 inches of soil. Gradually fill the trench with soil as the plants grow. (if your soil is clay or heavy, you may want to add compost). Plant plugs are planted like a potted plant. These can easily be planted with a tro
- Spread: 18 inches.
- Sun/Shade: Full sun.
- Yield: Heavy yields.
- Foliage: Graceful, feathery green foliage.
- Form: Upright
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerates most soils; prefers a soil pH of 6.0 - 8.0.
- Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate.
- Pruning: After harvest, asparagus must be completely dormant before mowing. Mow late Winter or early Spring.
- Comments: For a fresh alternative to limp supermarket varieties, try growing Jersey Knight Asparagus in your own garden and experience a superior flavor and more tender texture. This prolific, patented all-male strain out-produces almost every other variety on the market today. Performs in even heavy clay soil; spear tips stay tight past the harvest. Best for high yield, fine flavor and the largest succulent spears. Proven tops for productivity, flavor and wide adaptability.