Asparagus plant named Jersey Jade

Abstract

A female asparagus hybrid carrying the persistent green marker gene "gg", which results in the retention of the green color in the fall until the plant is killed by freezing, the plant further having tolerance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) Fusarium oxysporum (root rot) and Fusarium moniliforme (crown rot), being long lived and producing high yield of good quality spears.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of asparagus plant as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of a female variety of substantial chlorophyll content, tolerance to rust (Puccinia asparagi), Fusarium oxysporum (root rot), and Fusarium moniliforme (crown rot), is long lived, producing high yields of good quality spears, retaining the dark green foliage through late summer and fall with a complete absence of yellow pigmentation, and carrying the persistent green marker gene "gg".