🌱 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 & Quality Guarantee

Ships as dormant bare root 2-year crowns for successful transplanting
All plants are inspected prior to shipping for quality assurance
Satisfaction Guaranteed — contact us immediately upon arrival with any concerns
Shipping to areas experiencing extreme heat or extreme cold is at buyer’s risk

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

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