Asparagus plant named ‘NJ44P’

Abstract

A female asparagus plant ( Asparagus officinalis ) denoted ‘NJ44P’ was developed through extensive culture and selection from a field of the variety Mary Washington. Plant ‘NJ44P’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, good resistance to rust ( Puccinia asparagi ) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot ( Fusarium oxysporum ) and asparagus crown rot ( Fusarium mondiforme ). These desirable traits have been shown to be transmissible to its progenies. The invention relates to plants and plant parts of ‘NJ44P’ plant. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing the asparagus ‘NJ44P’ plant with another asparagus plant.

1. A new and distinct variety of  Asparagus  Plant ‘NJ44P’ as herein shown and described.