Asparagus Bareroot Plant Pack – Purple Pacific, Jersey Giant, Mary Washington – 20 Total

Overview

Embark on a rewarding gardening journey with this premium asparagus bareroot pack, carefully curated to bring a bounty of fresh, flavorful spears to your table. This collection features a diverse selection of asparagus varieties, including the vibrant Purple Pacific, the sweet Purple Passion, the highly productive Jersey Giant, and the classic Mary Washington. Each variety is renowned for its unique characteristics and robust growth, promising an impressive harvest for years to come. These dormant bare roots are an excellent choice for establishing a long-lived asparagus patch, providing an easy and effective way to grow your own perennial vegetables. Asparagus is a true garden delight, offering some of the earliest fresh produce of spring, and with this variety pack, you’ll experience a spectrum of tastes and textures, from sweet purple spears to crisp green stalks.

Planting asparagus from bare roots is a time-honored method that ensures strong, healthy plants. Our asparagus bareroot pack arrives ready for planting, allowing you to quickly establish your asparagus bed. With careful selection of proven varieties, this pack guarantees a high success rate and abundant yields. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting your edible landscape, these asparagus roots offer a fantastic opportunity to grow a gourmet vegetable that is both delicious and enduring. Prepare for a spring filled with the joy of harvesting your very own fresh asparagus, straight from your garden.

Key Benefits

Investing in this asparagus bareroot pack offers numerous advantages for the home gardener, transforming your culinary and gardening experiences. Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own nutrient-rich vegetables with these exceptional benefits:

• Diverse Flavor Profile: Experience a range of tastes from the super-sweet purple asparagus plants to the classic, earthy flavors of green varieties like Jersey Giant and Mary Washington. This diversity allows for varied culinary uses and a more exciting harvest.
• High Yields: Varieties like Jersey Giant and Mary Washington are known for their impressive productivity, providing abundant spears each season once established. You’ll have plenty for fresh eating, cooking, and even preserving.
• Long-Term Investment: Asparagus is a perennial vegetable, meaning once planted, it will produce for 15-20 years or more. This pack offers a sustainable and cost-effective way to enjoy fresh produce for decades.
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: The included varieties are selected for their hardiness, performing well across a wide range of climates (USDA Zones 3-10), offering resilience against varying weather conditions.
• Nutrient-Rich Harvest: Freshly harvested asparagus is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, contributing to a healthy diet. Growing your own ensures the freshest and most nutritious spears.
• Easy to Establish: Shipping as dormant bare roots, these plants are easy to handle and establish in your garden, requiring minimal initial care to get them started on their growth journey.
• Gourmet Appeal: The unique color and sweetness of purple asparagus plants elevate any dish, making them a premium addition to your kitchen and an impressive offering for guests.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Successful cultivation of your asparagus bareroot pack begins with proper planting and consistent care. Asparagus thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal spear production. Choose a permanent location for your asparagus bed, as these plants will produce for many years. Ensure the soil is well-drained and rich in organic matter. A slightly acidic to neutral pH level is ideal (6.5-7.5). Before planting, amend heavy clay soils with compost or sand to improve drainage, and sandy soils with compost to enhance water retention and nutrient availability. Dig a trench about 6-8 inches deep and 12 inches wide, mounding a ridge of soil down the center. Place the asparagus crowns (bare roots) on top of the ridge, spreading the roots out evenly. Space crowns 12-18 inches apart.

Cover the crowns with 2-3 inches of soil, and water thoroughly. As the shoots grow, gradually add more soil to fill the trench, ensuring the delicate spears are always covered. Keep the bed free of weeds, as asparagus plants do not compete well with weeds, especially during establishment. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistent soil moisture. Asparagus needs about 1-2 inches of water per week. Fertilize in early spring and again after the harvest season with a balanced fertilizer or well-rotted compost. Allow the ferny foliage to grow throughout the summer and fall; this foliage photosynthesizes and stores energy in the crowns for the following year’s harvest. In late fall, after the foliage turns yellow, cut it back to the ground. Protect your fall planting vegetables with a layer of mulch in colder climates to insulate the crowns during winter.

Size & Details

This asparagus bareroot pack includes 20 dormant bare root plants, carefully selected to ensure vigorous growth. You will receive 5 bare roots each of Purple Pacific, Purple Passion, Jersey Giant, and Mary Washington varieties. These bare roots are shipped dormant, without soil, and are ready for immediate planting upon arrival. Asparagus plants typically take three years to establish before a full harvest can begin, with light harvesting possible in the second year. Once mature, asparagus can grow to a height of 3-5 feet with its fern-like foliage, and produces spears that are ideal for culinary use. The spears emerge in early spring, offering a delightful first harvest of the season. The spacing recommendation of 12-18 inches between plants ensures ample room for development and optimal yield for your jersey giant asparagus and other varieties.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this asparagus plant get when mature? A: Once established, the ferny foliage of these asparagus plants can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet. The edible spears are typically harvested when they are 6-10 inches tall and about as thick as a pencil or finger.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Asparagus is an outdoor perennial vegetable. It requires a permanent garden bed with full sun exposure to thrive and produce consistent harvests year after year.
• Q: How much sunlight does this asparagus bareroot pack need? A: Asparagus plants require full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. This ensures strong growth and abundant spear production.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: While asparagus requires a bit of patience in its first few years to establish, its care is relatively straightforward once planted. It’s a good choice for beginners willing to commit to a long-term garden bed for their mary washington asparagus.
• Q: What condition will the asparagus bare roots arrive in? A: The asparagus bareroot pack will arrive dormant, without soil. This is the ideal state for planting and ensures the roots are ready to establish in your garden.
• Q: How long until I can harvest the asparagus? A: It is generally recommended to wait two full growing seasons before taking a light harvest, and three full seasons for a full harvest. This allows the plants to establish strong root systems.
• Q: Can I grow purple asparagus plants in warm climates? A: Yes, the Purple Pacific and Purple Passion varieties are known to perform well in warm climates, making them suitable for a broader range of USDA zones.
• Q: What is the best time to plant these fall planting vegetables? A: While these are suitable for fall planting, they can also be planted in early spring after the last frost, allowing them a full growing season to establish before winter.
• Q: What is the recommended soil pH level for Jersey Giant asparagus? A: Both Jersey Giant and Mary Washington varieties thrive in a soil pH level between 6.5 and 7.5. Purple varieties prefer a slightly more acidic range of 6.5-7.0.
• Q: Will these asparagus plants survive winter in my zone? A: These varieties are cold-hardy and suitable for USDA Zones 3-10. In colder zones, applying a layer of mulch in the fall will help protect the crowns during winter.