Asparagus plant named `Jersey Jewel`

Abstract

An F1 male asparagus hybrid which is moderately resistant to asparagus rust (puccinia asparagi), tolerant to root and crown rot (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. asparagi) as well as stem and crown rot (F. moniliforme), capable of producing high yields of high quality asparagus in many locations.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct asparagus plant as shown and described herein, characterized particularly as to novelty by its ability to produce high quality asparagus spears for both commercial and fresh market use, also being suitable for good production of spears in home gardens, the hybrid being particularly well adapted to certain regions where climate is relatively dry and the growing season is long, the plant being moderately resistant to some of the known asparagus problems but producing unusually high yields of the quality aforesaid.