{"product_id":"pre-sale-asparagus-bare-roots","title":"Green or Purple Asparagus Crowns","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen or Purple Asparagus Crowns | Plant Once, Harvest for 20+ Years\u003cbr\u003eAsparagus officinalis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to ship NOW - Sold in bundles of 10 asparagus crowns. Choose between Millennium (green),  Purple Passion (purple), or a mix of both using the drop-down menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING ⚠️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for USDA zones 3–10A. Plant crowns in early spring and begin harvesting after 1–2 years once spears reach pencil to finger thickness. I successfully grow asparagus in Florida zone 10A, but performance in zones 10B and up is uncertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch my YouTube video guide on how to plant aspragus crowns here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6HV_6-oJVdc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/6HV_6-oJVdc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is offered as a pre-sale, and the exact quantity of plants are reserved for your specific order. Because of this, orders cannot be canceled, returned, or refunded due to purchasing the wrong item. Please read the listing carefully before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions? Email me at info@jerrasgarden.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 What You Will Receive 🌱\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach bundle includes 10 dormant 1 year old asparagus crowns (see last image), that are mostly male. Crowns are bare root plants, meaning they are shipped without soil or foliage, but with healthy root systems ready to plant. Plant crowns as soon as they arrive in early spring, in full sun and well-draining soil. It’s recommended not to harvest during the first spring after planting, and instead wait until the plant’s second spring season before beginning to harvest. Once established, asparagus can produce harvests for 15–20 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 How Many Should You Order? 🌱\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarter Patch: 10 crowns – Perfect for beginners or small garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily Patch – Best Value: 20 crowns – Ideal for gardeners who want a larger asparagus harvest each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Pre-Sale Timeline 🌱\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pre-sale runs through \u003cstrong\u003eSunday, March 22, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then it will close and we start preparing to ship.\u003cbr\u003eOrders will ship in the order received.\u003cbr\u003eEstimated delivery: First or second week of April 2026, just in time for spring planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important Shipping Note ⚠️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you purchase asparagus crowns along with other seeds or plants, your entire order will ship together with the asparagus crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 How the Pre-Sale Works 🌱\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Place your order during the pre-sale window to reserve your crowns\u003cbr\u003e• A tracking will be created shortly after purchase, but will not update until your order is in transit.\u003cbr\u003e• We begin preparing \u0026amp; shipping orders after the pre-sale ends.\u003cbr\u003e• Tracking will update once your package is officially in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 About the Varieties 🌱\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMillennium Green Asparagus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA highly productive modern variety known for thick green spears, strong vigor, and excellent yields. Millennium performs well across a wide range of climates and is a favorite for both beginner gardeners and experienced growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePurple Passion Asparagus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA unique variety with beautiful purple spears and a naturally sweeter flavor. The spears are often more tender and less fibrous than traditional green asparagus. When cooked, they turn green but retain their delicious flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 How to Plant Asparagus Crowns 🌱\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow these simple steps for best results:\u003cbr\u003e• Choose a location with full sun and well-draining soil with lots of organic matter or compost.\u003cbr\u003e• Dig a trench 6–8 inches deep and about 12–18 inches wide. Work in some organic granular fertilizer to give them a boost.\u003cbr\u003e• Place crowns 12–18 inches apart in the trench with the growing point facing up and roots spread out.\u003cbr\u003e• Cover crowns with 2–3 inches of soil at first.\u003cbr\u003e• As the plants grow, gradually fill in the trench with soil until reaching ground level.\u003cbr\u003e• Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Spacing Tip📏\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsparagus crowns are planted 12–18 inches apart, so 10 crowns will plant a bed about 10–15 feet long, while 20 crowns creates a larger patch that produces a bigger harvest each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch my YouTube video guide on how to plant asparagus crowns:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6HV_6-oJVdc?si=i4McgsDt39cfTHVL\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⏳ Harvest Tip⏳\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s recommended not to harvest during the first spring after planting, and instead wait until the plant’s second spring season before beginning to harvest. Give the roots time to establish and grow. Big root systems produce big harvests. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚚 \u003cstrong\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/strong\u003e 🚚\u003cbr\u003ePlants will ship using USPS or UPS, whichever option will get them to you the fastest. This may be ground or priority depending on location. 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