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'Jersey King' Asparagus
 
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Description: Hybrid. Productive, long-lasting, large green spears with purple bracts. Jersey series plants are all male. High tolerance of fusarium and rust diseases.
Days To Maturity: NA
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Ease/Reliability: (3.5 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 06/19/2007 by Farmer Phil - An experienced gardener

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Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Planted 2yr old roots 2006. Appear hardy. Will take first harvest spring 2008. Also planted Jersey Knight. Both supposedly all-male. Wrong. I have about 40% female. (with berries)
 

Reviewed on 09/13/2004 by beyfuss - An experienced gardener

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Schoharie, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

quick to establish, very productive, hardy
 




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