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Asparagus 'Jersey Giant'

Asparagus officinalis

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Jersey Giant is part of the Asparagus genus and is a Asparagus variety. Its scientific name is Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Giant'. Jersey Giant is a hybrid variety. A perennial, Jersey Giant normally reaches to a mature height of 9.75 inches (25.0 cm).

This plant tends to need a moderate amount of maintenance, so ensuring that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for Jersey Giant Asparagus is quite important to ensure you have a happy and healthy plant.

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How to grow Asparagus 'Jersey Giant'

Keep in mind when planting that Jersey Giant is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Jersey Giant from seed

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Jersey Giant about 90 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Jersey Giant

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Jersey Giant is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Jersey Giant

Asparagus 'Jersey Giant' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Jersey Giant exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Jersey Giant plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Jersey Giant frost hardy? Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Jersey Giant grow? 25.0 cm / 9.75 inches Mature Spread How wide does Jersey Giant grow? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet
pH Range The level of acidity for Jersey Giant. 7.0 -
Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Jersey Giant need? High
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Jersey Giant need in order to germinate? 21°C / 70°F to 26°C / 79°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Jersey Giant in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Jersey Giant? 0.6 cm / 0.23 inches
Edible? Is Jersey Giant edible? edible

How long does Jersey Giant take to grow?

These estimates for how long Asparagus 'Jersey Giant' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Jersey Giant to germinate? 23 days Average 23 days | Min 32 days | Max 381 days (2)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Jersey Giant? + 81 days Average 81 days | Min 53 days | Max 53 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Jersey Giant is ready for harvest / bloom? + 720 days Average 720 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Jersey Giant? = 824 days

When should I sow Jersey Giant?

Folia's when to plant Asparagus 'Jersey Giant' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Asparagus 'Jersey Giant' Reviews

22 Mar 2012

ElizaK28's Asparagus, Jersey Giant was Reviewed day 1043

Easy to grow, delicious classic asparagus flavor, consistent production, nice once established.

5 stars

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