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Jersey Knight asparagus

vegetable variety

Jersey Knight

Asparagus · Asparagus officinalis

USDA hardiness range

Zones
3b–7b
Days to harvest
730 to 1095
Sun
Full
Water
Moderate
Lifespan
15 to 25 years

At a glance

Tender, sweet, large green spears; all-male hybrid. Steamed, grilled, roasted, fresh. Productive male hybrid puts energy into spears not seeds. Disease-resistant Rutgers release.

Growing Jersey Knight

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Flavor, texture, and use

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Growing notes

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Jersey Knight by zone

Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.

Other asparagus varieties

2 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.

Frequently asked questions

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What zones does the Jersey Knight asparagus grow in?

Jersey Knight grows in USDA zones 3b through 7b.

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How does Jersey Knight compare to other asparagus varieties?

Jersey Knight is one of 3 asparagus varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full asparagus variety table for side-by-side comparison.

Image: "Steam-boiling green asparagus", by W.carter, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC0 Source.

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