Spartacus Asparagus is a robust variety consistently delivers 9 inch long straight spears of medium thickness. Crowned with purple-tinged tips of outstanding quality, it's a tremendous alternative to the old Jersey lines, producing a higher yield and improved genetics. This is a male hybrid, so it won't go seedy, despite its size.
Each offer includes 10 standard grade dormant asparagus roots
These are 1 year old bare roots, so only perform a limited harvest the 2nd year, and then by the third year the plants will be strong enough to be fully harvestable; Mow plants down after the foliage has turned brown in the fall
Adaptable to a wide range of soils as long as soil is well-drained
Space plants approximately 12 to 18 inches apart for best results
Hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8