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Asparagus Varietals


Below is a list of all known varietals for Asparagus. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.


Varietal Name Description Soil Texture pH Range Organic Matter Salinity Level Hardiness Zone Humidity Water (in/wk)
Jersey Knight Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Knight' is an amazing plant species due to its hardiness and resilience. It is an all-male variety of asparagus and produces heavy yields of large, succulent spears that are highly resistant to disease and pest problems. Jersey Knights are very easy to cultivate, requiring minimal care and attention and producing prolific amounts of spears within just 2-3 years of planting. Its spears are highly prized for their flavor, and the plant itself can produce spears for up Sandy Loam 6.6 - 7.3 6A
Mary Washington Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington' is an amazing plant species! It is known for a sweet, delicate flavor and tender, purple-tipped spears with an exquisite texture. It is one of the most popular varieties and is highly productive, yielding abundant harvests with a long harvest window. This variety is also quite adaptable, thriving in both cool and warm climates. It is also quite resilient, exhibiting high tolerance to both drought and heat. Its strong, deep roots make it highly resistant to Sandy Loam 6.6 - 7.3 6A
Purple Passion Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion' is an amazing plant species to grow in your garden due to its hardy and versatile nature. It's highly tolerant of various climates and soils, and enjoys partial to full sunlight. Plus, it is incredibly easy to care for- requiring minimal attention, and is low-maintenance in its watering and pruning requirements. One of its best features, however, is its stunning purple color, which brings a touch of uniqueness to any garden or landscape. For these reasons a Sandy Loam 6.6 - 7.3 6A