Jersey Supreme

Family: Asparagaceae Vegetable

Tender spears of Jersey Supreme rise with a clean, sweet snap and a refined asparagus flavor that feels bright and garden-fresh.

The spears are notably uniform—straight, medium-thick, and beautifully tight-tipped—offering a crisp, succulent texture that shines at peak harvest. Ideal for home gardens seeking a reliable market-class performer for fresh spears and elegant seasonal preparations.

Light: Full SunHabit: Perennial_Crown

Botanical illustration of Jersey Supreme

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Apr 25th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	N/A
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Perennial_Crown
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	50
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Jersey Supreme earns its keep with medium-thick, tight-tipped spears that keep their snap—so don’t bury them in long cooking. Hit them hot and fast (or steam briefly) and finish with lemony fat; they’ll taste bright instead of stewed.

Best Uses

blister-fast sauté or quick char so the tips stay tight and sweet
steamed then finished with browned butter and lemon for a glossy coating
raw shaving into salads for maximum crunch and a fresh grassy perfume
light pickling or quick vinegar cure for tangy snap

Flavor Profile

refined asparagus sweetness clean green-bitter edge tender snap with juicy, crisp bite tastes bright when simply cooked

Kitchen Pairings

lemon butter Parmesan garlic eggs olive oil

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common asparagus pests or diseases (Asparagus officinalis) and how can I control them?

Watch for asparagus beetles (adults and larvae) that chew spears and fronds; hand-pick them and remove affected foliage early. If you see purple-brown spears or wilting shoots, target crown rot and spear rot by not harvesting in wet conditions, improving drainage, and discarding diseased spears rather than composting them.

How often should I water asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) during the main growing phase?

During active spear production, keep the bed consistently moist but not soggy—aim for about 1–1.5 inches of water per week, split into 2–3 deep waterings in hot weather. Water at the soil level (not the ferns) to reduce foliar disease, and stop short of waterlogging because asparagus crowns rot in persistently wet soil.

How do I tell when asparagus is ready to harvest?

Harvest when spears are about 6–8 inches tall and still firm, with tips tightly closed (before they loosen and spread). Use a gentle snap or cut at ground level each time the spears reach the right diameter, then resume light harvest only as spears keep emerging.