Fruits

Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Giant'

Jersey Giant asparagus

Fresh green asparagus spears. Species shown, not the Jersey Giant cultivar. Evan-Amos / CC BY-SA 3.0.

A long-lived, mostly male asparagus hybrid grown for tender spring spears. Established crowns send up ferny foliage after harvest, replenishing energy for the next season.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 3–5 ft. (mature fern growth) tall × 1½–3 ft. wide
Water: Consistent soil moisture for healthy roots and fern growth
Hardiness: USDA zones 2–9 (species reference; cultivar and rootstock may differ)

Sizes & prices

5ct$9.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Keep in mind: The imported description says “White Seedless,” which does not describe this asparagus cultivar.

Fruit & harvest

Harvest: Spring spears after the bed is established

Growing & care

Soil: Well-drained; approximately pH 6.5–7
Care & pruning: Plant crowns in a permanent, weed-free bed. Let the ferns grow after harvest, then remove dead foliage in late fall or winter. Wait until at least the second year after planting crowns to begin a light harvest.
Harvest: Harvest young spring spears; the mature fern growth is not the edible crop. Do not eat the berries.

Sources & photo credits

University of Minnesota Extension

NC State Extension

Photo: Evan-Amos / CC BY-SA 3.0; resized and converted to WebP · CC BY-SA 3.0

Image notes: Fresh green asparagus spears. Species shown, not the Jersey Giant cultivar. Evan-Amos / CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.