Pacific Purple Asparagus Crowns | Sweet Tender Purple Spears, High Yield, Non-GMO | Hand Picked Nursery

🌱 Why Choose Pacific Purple Asparagus Crowns?

• Premium Purple Asparagus Variety – Produces deep purple spears that retain color throughout the season
• Higher Yields Than Other Purple Varieties – Outperforms Purple Passion and rivals many green varieties
• Naturally Sweet & Tender Flavor – Milder, sweeter taste distinct from traditional green asparagus
• Excellent Freezing Quality – Great for fresh eating, roasting, grilling, and preserving
• High-Performance Perennial – Reliable production once established
• Non-GMO & Cold Hardy – Thrives in USDA Zones 3–8

Pacific Purple asparagus is prized for its vibrant color, superior tenderness, and impressive yields. It’s an excellent choice for gardeners who want something visually striking without sacrificing productivity or flavor.

☀️ Planting & Care Instructions

• Plant Type: Bare Root Asparagus Crowns (2-Year)
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–8
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to a range of soil types
• Soil pH: 6.5–7.0
• Spacing: Plant crowns 12–14 inches apart; rows 3 feet apart
• Planting Depth: Furrows 8–10 inches deep (8 inches recommended for heavier soils)
• Watering: Maintain consistent moisture during establishment year
• Mulching: Light mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds

Tip: For clay-heavy soils, amend with up to 30% sand to improve drainage and reduce disease risk.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Allow spears to fern out fully after harvest to recharge crowns
• Cut back foliage to ground level in late fall or early spring
• Avoid harvesting heavily during the first 2 years to ensure long-term vigor

📅 Harvest Window

• Harvest Begins: Early spring
• Years to Bear: 3rd year after planting
• Once established, Pacific Purple can produce for 20+ years

🌿 Additional Variety Details

• Spear Color: Deep Purple
• Flavor: Good (Naturally Sweet)
• Freezing Quality: Excellent
• Growth Habit: Upright perennial
• Yield Potential: High (for a purple variety)

🌾 Fertilization Guidelines

• Before Planting: Apply 5 lbs of 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft
• Establishment Year: Top-dress in August with 1 lb of 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft, work into top 2"
• Following Years: Apply 2 lbs of 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft in early spring and again after harvest
• Amend with lime, bone meal, or super phosphate as needed to maintain soil balance

🚚 Shipping, Arrival & Quality Guarantee

• Ships as dormant bare root 2-year crowns for reliable transplant success.
• 🌿 Shipping Note: Light surface mold on asparagus crowns is completely normal and harmless. During storage and shipping, dormant crowns may naturally develop a small amount of harmless surface mold due to moisture. This does not affect the health or viability of the crowns. Simply rinse or gently brush away any surface mold before planting as directed.
• Every plant is hand-inspected prior to shipping. If you have any concerns after your order arrives, please contact us immediately so our team can help.
• Shipping to areas experiencing extreme heat or cold is at the buyer's risk. If you're concerned about weather conditions, please message us before placing your order.