Grow Your Own Delicious Asparagus with Jersey Giant Roots

Enjoy impressive yields year after year with these Jersey Giant asparagus roots. This variety produces extra-large, uniform, and tender spears that are delicious fresh, cooked, or in salads. The spears emerge for harvest at your desired thickness, maturing into soft, fern-like foliage. These 2-year crowns are shipped bare root and dormant, ready for fall planting.

These plants are not only productive but also resilient. They are cold-hardy and heat-tolerant, thriving in zones 3-10. The plants are mostly all-male and self-pollinating, ensuring a bountiful harvest. For optimal growth, space plants 12″ – 18″ apart in well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.5 and 7.5. Jersey Giant asparagus offers a subacid taste and a satisfying crisp, crunchy texture.

Benefits of Growing Jersey Giant Asparagus:

• High Yields: Enjoy large harvests of delicious asparagus.
• Easy to Grow: Cold-hardy and heat-tolerant, suitable for various climates.
• Versatile: Perfect for eating fresh, cooking, or adding to salads.
• Long-Lasting: These plants will produce for many years.
• Buy 4 Get 1 Free: Get even more plants for your garden.

Planting and Care: Upon arrival, inspect your plants immediately. We guarantee your satisfaction and are here to help you through your growing journey. Plants are inspected before shipping to ensure the highest quality. Please be aware that shipping to areas experiencing extreme temperatures is at the buyer’s risk. Contact a local extension office for chemical recommendations and to learn more about mulching dried ferns in the fall to reduce weed pressure.

Fall Planting: Take advantage of fall planting for a head start on next year’s harvest. The cooler temperatures and increased moisture allow the roots to establish themselves before the stresses of summer. Make sure to prepare your soil well and provide adequate drainage. With proper care, your Jersey Giant asparagus will thrive and provide you with delicious spears for years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long will it take for my Jersey Giant asparagus to produce spears? You can expect to harvest spears approximately 3 years after planting the crowns.
2. What is the ideal spacing for planting these asparagus roots? We recommend spacing the plants 12 to 18 inches apart to allow for ample growth.
3. What type of soil is best for growing Jersey Giant asparagus? Well-drained soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5 is ideal.
4. When is the best time to harvest asparagus spears? Harvest from early April through mid-May when the spears are at your desired thickness.
5. How cold hardy are these asparagus plants? Jersey Giant asparagus is cold-hardy and thrives in USDA zones 3-10.