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Purple Passion

Purple Passion is a unique asparagus variety especially suited to the asparagus enthusiast, whether home gardener or commercial grower. Its special, attractive purple color, flavor and tenderness distinguish this variety from others. Our field trial confirms all of these attributes with taste tests conducted here. In addition, our trials indicate Purple Passion has productive yields. For best performance, plant spacing for Purple Passion is 6-8 inches apart in the row instead of the usual 12-inch spacing. When cooked, the bright purple color is reduced, but when served fresh in salads it provides a colorful and flavorful accent. Purple Passion is an excellent addition to any asparagus planting.

Plant Qty Price
25 plants $19.75
50 plants $34.00
100 plants $54.00
300 plants $98.01
600 plants $145.20
1000 plants $174.00
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Variety Details

Best in Zones: 3-8

Flavor: Excellent

Freezing Quality: Excellent

Suited For: Any Grower

Suggested # Plants for Family of Four: 25-50

Planting Info

SPACING
  • 12”-14” between plants unless otherwise specified
  • 6”-8” between plants is recommended for Purple Passion
  • Furrows should be 8”-10” deep for most soils
  • Furrows of 8” is recommended for heavier clay-like soils
IRRIGATION
  • Plants need a well-drained site
  • Lighter soils may require more frequent watering
  • Important to maintain moisture during establishment year
FERTILIZATION
  • Before planting add 5lbs of 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft
  • In establishment year dress in August with 1 lb 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft and work into top 2” of soil
  • In following years use 2lbs 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft in early spring and again following harvest
  • Lime, bone meal, and super phosphate help maintain proper soil levels
  • pH: 7.0-7.2 This is very important
WEED CONTROL
  • Ferns will die back naturally in the fall
  • Mulching dried ferns with mower in fall will reduce weed pressure
  • Contact a local extension for chemical recommendations
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Additional Info

All plants are dormant, bare root, and ship from our Massachusetts nursery.

Plants are available for shipment in the spring only

We do not ship online orders outside the US.

It is best to plant immediately upon receipt.

If you are unable to plant immediately, refrigerate and plant as soon as possible. Do not add water. Keep in original packing to retain proper moisture.

Shipments to western states from mid-April on ship via UPS-3DAY for plant preservation.

Shipments to AK and HI ship via UPS-2Day.

Plants shipping to CA, HI, OR, and WA require a phyto-sanitary certificate.