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Jersey Knight asparagus

vegetable variety in zone 5b

Jersey Knight asparagus in zone 5b

Jersey Knight · Asparagus officinalis

Zone
5b -15°F to -10°F
Growing season
165 days
Days to harvest
730 to 1095

The verdict

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About Jersey Knight

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.

Critical timing for zone 5b

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Common challenges in zone 5b

  • ▸ Plum curculio
  • ▸ Codling moth
  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust

Modified care for zone 5b

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Jersey Knight in adjacent zones

Other asparagus varieties for zone 5b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Jersey Knight asparagus grow in zone 5b?

Yes. Jersey Knight is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7b, which includes zone 5b.

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

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