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Jersey Knight asparagus

vegetable variety in zone 7b

Jersey Knight asparagus in zone 7b

Jersey Knight · Asparagus officinalis

Zone
7b 5°F to 10°F
Growing season
220 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 7b

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Common challenges in zone 7b

  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
  • ▸ Japanese beetles
  • ▸ Brown marmorated stink bug
  • ▸ Late summer disease pressure

Modified care for zone 7b

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Jersey Knight in adjacent zones

Other asparagus varieties for zone 7b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Jersey Knight asparagus grow in zone 7b?

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

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

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