{"product_id":"asparagus-jersey-knight-as-15-1435100771","title":"Asparagus Jersey Knight - AS-15 - 1435100771","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"pageTitles\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"pageSubTitle\"\u003eAsparagus officinalis 'Jersey Knight'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely vigorous all male variety with excellent flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) Plant in spring after the soil has warmed up to 50 degrees.\u003cbr\u003e2) Asparagus need well drained soil with a pH of 7 to 7.2, a soil test is recommended to show any fertilizer needs.\u003cbr\u003e3) Dig a furrow 5-6 inches deep and apply 1 lb of 0-46-0 fertilizer per 50 feet row to the bottom of the furrow.\u003cbr\u003e4) Place crowns in the furrow, 12-16 inches apart; fertilizer will not burn asparagus crowns and they will grow no matter how they are placed in the furrow.\u003cbr\u003e5) Fill the furrow with soil to its original level and do not tamp down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"pageSubTitle\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.netherlandbulb.com\/image\/spacer.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest late spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24-36 In\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-9 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.netherlandbulb.com\/index.cfm\/fuseaction\/home.showpage\/pageID\/29\/index.htm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dwarf\"\u003eFind your zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eExposure:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"pageSubTitle\"\u003eFeatures and Usage:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.netherlandbulb.com\/image\/spacer.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg title=\"Deer Resistant\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netherlandbulb.com\/image\/icon-36.gif\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Winter Hardy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netherlandbulb.com\/image\/icon-83.gif\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"pageSubTitle\"\u003eGreenhouse Growing Instructions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.netherlandbulb.com\/image\/spacer.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow on at 50-55° F in high light conditions. Keep soil evenly moist, not overly wet and never completely dry. Responds well to compost tea used for fertilizer. Will be 2-3 seasons before you can begin to harvest.\u003cbr\u003ePlants Per Gallon: 1\u003cbr\u003eStorage Temperature Prior to Planting: 38\u003cbr\u003eCooler Humidity Prior to Planting: Low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"pageSubTitle\"\u003eTransplanting Instructions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.netherlandbulb.com\/image\/spacer.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak roots for a short time then plant in well draining soil with a 7.0- 7.2 pH level. Keep crown 4\" below soil surface with roots spread down within the pot. Once planted, water well and apply a broad spectrum fungicide to avoid crown and root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"pageSubTitle\"\u003eHomeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.netherlandbulb.com\/image\/spacer.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in well-drained soil in full sun. Also performs well in heavy clay-like soils. Resists fusarium, rust, and crown rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunny VF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44286423236790,"sku":"144470SVF","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2584\/9782\/files\/1a69298f-e786-448f-b105-fa7d005e2a8b.jpg?v=1772548275","url":"https:\/\/sunnyvalleyfarms.com\/products\/asparagus-jersey-knight-as-15-1435100771","provider":"Sunny Valley Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}