Asparagus

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 Asparagus Asparagus 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 diabetes or preventing kidney stones, plant and eat more asparagus. Ways to Eat Asparagus Asparagus is delicious raw or marinated in a little olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. You can also boil, steam, grill, roast, or sauté the spears. Add some asparagus to your other favorite foods such as soups, risottos, lasagnas, and quiches. To preserve your harvest, can up a few jars of pickled asparagus. • Shop all Asparagus (seeds) • Shop all Asparagus (roots) Shop Good Companion Plants for Asparagus 📚 Grow Guide: Asparagus Roots

This item begins shipping Feb - Apr. Asparagus plants are perennials that can easily produce for 20+ years, so give this vegetable a permanent and sunny spot in your garden. To ensure many years of future production, wait until the second year to cut and consume the spears. ⚠️ These crowns are 2-year-old bare roots that are all male, which means possibly higher (3-4 times) yields. The Millennium Asparagus is an F1 hybrid variety developed in Canada. Cold hardy, but protect from frost Easy to care for, once established Beautiful fern-like foliage lingers after harvest Best adapted to heavier soils 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 Asparagus Asparagus 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 diabetes or preventing kidney stones, plant and eat more asparagus. Ways to Eat Asparagus Asparagus is delicious raw or marinated in a little olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. You can also boil, steam, grill, roast, or sauté the spears. Add some asparagus to your other favorite foods such as soups, risottos, lasagnas, and quiches. To preserve your harvest, can up a few jars of pickled asparagus. • Shop all Asparagus (seeds) • Shop all Asparagus (roots) Shop Good Companion Plants for Asparagus 📚 Grow Guide: Asparagus Roots

This item begins shipping Feb - Apr. Some say Purple Passion Asparagus is the best variety. This variety produces beautiful dark purple spears that are sweeter than standard green varieties. Asparagus plants are perennials that can easily produce for 20+ years, so give this vegetable a permanent and sunny spot in your garden. To ensure many years of future production, wait until the second year to cut and consume the spears. ⚠️ These crowns are 2-year-old bare roots that are all male, which means possibly higher (3-4 times) yields. Vigorous grower Sweet and tender Heat tolerant Cold hardy, but protect from frost 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 Asparagus Asparagus 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 diabetes or preventing kidney stones, plant and eat more asparagus. Ways to Eat Asparagus Asparagus is delicious raw or marinated in a little olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. You can also boil, steam, grill, roast, or sauté the spears. Add some asparagus to your other favorite foods such as soups, risottos, lasagnas, and quiches. To preserve your harvest, can up a few jars of pickled asparagus. • Shop all Asparagus (seeds) • Shop all Asparagus (roots) Shop Good Companion Plants for Asparagus 📚 Grow Guide: Asparagus Roots

Vegetable

Second season harvest. Asparagus officinalis. UC 157 F1 Asparagus Seeds. Non-GMO, perennial, F1 hybrid. This crop is suitable for garden plots, raised beds, and fields. Classic UC Riverside hybrid known for early, uniform spears and heat tolerance; sow indoors or direct, establish a strong bed, and begin cutting lightly in year two for heavy yields thereafter. ~950 seeds/oz.

Can tolerate hot temperatures; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with raised beds

The Mary Washington Asparagus is a popular old heirloom variety that produces vigorous, uniform spears with a sweet, nutty flavor. Asparagus plants are perennials that can easily produce for 20+ years, so give this vegetable a permanent and sunny spot in your garden. To ensure many years of future production, wait until the second year to cut and consume the spears. Early producer Cold hardy, but protect from frost Easy to care for, once established Beautiful fern-like foliage lingers after harvest Asparagus can be considered a power food among veggies. It is packed with vitamins and minerals, delivering a more complete balance than any other. Asparagus is a good source of vitamin A, B6 and C, as well as iron, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, and thiamine. It is high in fiber and low in carbohydrates, contains no fat, no cholesterol and has only 20 calories per 1/2 cup serving. An established bed of 25 asparagus plants will produce about 10 pounds of asparagus per year. • Shop all Asparagus (seeds) • Shop all Asparagus (roots) Shop Good Companion Plants for Asparagus 📚 Grow Guide: Asparagus

Heirloom; Vegetable

Heirloom; Vegetable

Resistance: IR: Fusarium Wilt

2-3 years, perennial.Non-GMO, open pollinated. The UC 72 Asparagus variety was created to be tolerant to drought and Fusarium Wilt. Plants produce large yields after being in the ground for 2-3 years, and will continue to produce for up to 15 more years. Spears are dark green with compact heads, and tend to be larger than Mary Washington Asparagus. This is a great choice for market growers and home gardens alike. This variety is more heat and drought tolerant than many other varieties.