Asparagus (Crowns/Roots) - Jersey Knight (Organic)

Organic/F1 Hybrid The top name in Jersey male asparagus. Phenomenal yields, excellent quality and disease resistant. Dark green spears with purple bracts. Shoot tips hold tighter than other varieties allowing for an extended harvest period. ⚠️ These crowns are 2-year-old bare roots that are all male, which means possibly higher (3-4 times) yields. CROWN PLANTING TIPS Botanical name: Asparagus officinalis Depth to plant crowns: 6"-8" deep Spacing between plants: 14"-18" apart Spacing between rows: 4'-5' apart Preferred temps: When daytime temps exceed 75F–85F Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH Sun needs: Full sun, partial shade Frost hardy: No Planting season: Spring, fall # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft. Days to maturity: 730 days ADDITIONAL PLANT INFORMATION Health Benefits of AsparagusAsparagus contains high levels of beta carotene and other vitamins and minerals, and is a great diuretic. Need more fiber? Chew on some asparagus. And if you're looking for help controlling dia