Jersey Knight Asparagus is a hardy and vigorous all-male perennial cultivar resistant to fusarium and rust. It not only will out produce most other cultivars, but it also is easy to grown and capable of thriving in many different zones.
Latin Name: Asparagus officinalis
Site and Soil: full sun and nutrient rich well-drained soils
Hardiness: Jersey Knight Asparagus is hardy down to -30°F
Bearing Age: Requires 2-3 years for beds to be established after transplant
Size at Maturity: Recommended harvest at 6-8”
Harvest time: April- mid June
Yield: Maximum yields will begin during the third and fourth season.
Pests & Diseases: This cultivar is resistant to rust, root/crown rot and fusarium.
USDA Zone: 4-10