Asparagus plant-Greenwich-53×22-8

Abstract

A hybrid asparagus plant having dominant male characteristics providing volume production characterized by high yield ability as a commercial variety, at the same time being resistant to rust (Puccinia asparagi), having a good field tolerance to root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) as well as crown rot (F. moniliforme) with good adaptability for growth in different areas and under widely varying conditions.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Asparagus Plant as herein shown and described, distinguished particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of homo-genetic characteristics resulting in longer life, with substantially greater production under widely varying conditions of cultivation, having good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi), good field tolerance to root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and also to crown rot (F. moniliforme).