Asparagus - Jersey Knight F-1 - Org
Plant Facts
Quick Overview
The Jersey Knight F-1 Organic Asparagus (Roots) is the top name in Jersey male asparagus. What phenomenal yields, excellent quality, and disease resistance! It is also hardy in cold winter climates where the soil freezes solid. Will overwinter to zone 3! Yields (3-4x) are possible because the roots are almost all male, which put all their energy into shoot production, and they're very tolerant to rust and Cercospera Leaf Spot. Jersey Knight has dark green spears with purple bracts. The shoot tips hold tighter than other varieties, even in heat, allowing for an extended harvest period. Asparagus is the earliest vegetable harvested fresh from the garden each spring. It is known for its flavor and nutrition. It's an excellent source of vitamin A, and contains significant amounts of vitamin C, riboflavin, phosphorus and calcium. One cup of cooked fresh asparagus contains only 30 calories! Asparagus is a perennial plant that comes back from the same root system each year. A productive bed of asparagus can last 15 years or longer. It needs well-drained, deep soil and plenty of sunlight; at least 8 hours daily.
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