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Important – Fall Delivery

Tree orders placed from now on will be delivered in the fall.


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ECLIPSE asparagus

Regular price $8.50

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Origin & history

  • ‘Guelph Eclipse’ is a male hybrid developed at the University of Guelph, Ontario (Canada).
  • Experimental number UG005 before being officially named Eclipse.
  • The rights holder is the University of Guelph; plant variety protection was granted around 2017.

Main characteristics

  • Type   
    • 100% male hybrid — no berry production; this promotes spear production.
  • Hardiness    
    • Hardiness zones ≈ 2-8 (cold + varied climates) 
  • Stem color & quality    
    • Green stems, thicker than standard varieties. Firm, uniform heads.
  • Productivity/precocity    
    • Good yields, especially early in the season. Better maturity than some existing varieties; faster early harvest.
  • Tolerance/health    
    • Better tolerance to leaf diseases.
  • Production life    
    • Perennial plant; once well established, it can produce for a long time. More than 15-20 years depending on conditions.

Advantages & things to watch out for

Advantages:

  • High yield, so good for commercial growers and gardeners who want productivity.
  • Early productivity: you can start harvesting relatively early compared to some varieties that take longer.
  • Good stem strength: thickness, firmness, ability to withstand bad weather conditions.
  • Resilience in cold climates—tolerates harsh winters well.

Things to watch out for/limitations:

  • Like all asparagus, the plant needs to be well established—this requires patience (lower yield for the first 2-3 years).
  • The soil must be well-drained, rich, and deep. Very heavy, poorly drained, or compacted soils reduce plant health.
  • Spacing is important for good yields. If plants are too close together or poorly maintained, this can affect yield or stem quality.

IMPORTANT: We do not deliver trees 7' and taller! (Nursery pickup only). For best results, orders placed from now on will be delivered in the fall (except for nursery pickup).

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