Male asparagus hybrid plant ‘NJ953’

Abstract

A hybrid male asparagus plant ( Asparagus officinalis ) denoted ‘NJ953’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, attractive spear morphology, 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 ‘NJ953’ plant. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing the asparagus ‘NJ953’ plant with another asparagus plant.

1. A new and distinct hybrid variety of a male  asparagus  plant ‘NJ953’ as herein shown and described.