{"product_id":"asparagus-crowns-roots-jersey-knight","title":"Asparagus (Crowns\/Roots) - Jersey Knight (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic\/F1 Hybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top name in Jersey male asparagus. Phenomenal yields, excellent quality and disease resistant. Dark green spears with purple bracts. Shoot tips hold tighter than other varieties allowing for an extended harvest period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ These crowns are 2-year-old bare roots that are all male, which means possibly higher (3-4 times) yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCROWN PLANTING TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eAsparagus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth to plant crowns: 6\"-8\" deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing between plants: 14\"-18\" apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing between rows: 4'-5' apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreferred temps: When daytime temps exceed 75F–85F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun needs: Full sun, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrost hardy: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting season: Spring, fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDays to maturity: 730 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL PLANT INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Benefits of Asparagus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsparagus contains high levels of beta carotene and other vitamins and minerals, and is a great diuretic. Need more fiber? Chew on some asparagus. And if you're looking for help controlling diabetes or preventing kidney stones, plant and eat more asparagus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWays to Eat Asparagus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsparagus is delicious raw or marinated in a little olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. You can also boil, steam, grill, roast, or sauté the spears. Add some asparagus to your other favorite foods such as soups, risottos, lasagnas, and quiches. To preserve your harvest, can up a few jars of pickled asparagus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e • \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/collections\/shop-asparagus-seeds\/products\/asparagus\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/shop-asparagus-seeds\/products\/asparagus\"\u003eShop all Asparagus (seeds)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e • \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/collections\/all-asparagus-crowns-roots\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/all-asparagus-crowns-roots\"\u003eShop all Asparagus (roots)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/collections\/shop-asparagus-seeds\/products\/asparagus\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/shop-asparagus-seeds\/products\/asparagus\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/collections\/good-companion-plants-for-asparagus\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/collections\/good-companion-plants-for-asparagus\"\u003eShop Good Companion Plants for Asparagus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e📚 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-grow-organic-asparagus-from-bare-roots-crowns\"\u003eGrow Guide: Asparagus Roots\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow-Asparagus (IE)","offers":[{"title":"Single Crown\/Root","offer_id":40211935690885,"sku":"","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10 Crowns\/Roots","offer_id":40211935723653,"sku":"","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 25 Crowns\/Roots","offer_id":40211935756421,"sku":"","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/jk.png?v=1684272694","url":"https:\/\/www.scotlandsarchitects.com\/products\/asparagus-crowns-roots-jersey-knight","provider":"scotlandsarchitects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}