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PURPLE PASSION

PURPLE PASSION

The very mild, sweet tasting spears of Purple Passion have a sugar content 20% higher than green asparagus and are a delight to eat. When cooked, they turn a brilliant green color. Purple Passion is adaptable and well suited for culture in all parts of the US. Averages 50% male and 50% female plants. Will overwinter to zone 3.

Asparagus crowns are 1 year old and ship in March or April. The crowns are inspected by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and are free of Fusarium. Please order early for best availability. Available only within the contiguous US.

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$42.95

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Marsha S.
Purple passion asparagus

Only 1/4 of plants came up.

So sorry to hear that! Without knowing the specific growing conditions, it's hard to say what happened - please reach out, so we can help troubleshoot or figure out if we need to issue a refund. Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com

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Timothy H.
Small but hardy

These took a little longer but still preformed well. I will add more next year definitely.

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Susan P.
purple passion

Payed alot did not come up!. hope it is a maybe next year

So sorry to hear that! Without knowing the growing conditions, it's hard to say what happened but at Territorial our products are backed by our full guarantee! We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price (up to 1 year from purchase), whichever you prefer. Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com

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Michael D.
love purple food

very tender all the way down. planted more growing nicely .

Soil Temp for Germ 65–80°F
Seed Depth ¼"
Days to Emergence 10–25
Soil Temp for Transp 40–45°F
Plant Spacing 10–15"
Row Spacing 3–6'
Fertilizer Needs High
Minimum Germination 75%
Seeds per Gram N/A
Seed Life 3 years

Culture
• Asparagus plants are dioecious, meaning there are both male & female plants
• Male plants produce thicker larger spears
• Female plants produce small berries
• Asparagus is a hardy perennial
• The key to good production is well-prepared, deeply dug beds with lots of organic matter
• Fertilize beds early in the spring and after harvest with 1–2 cups of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 10 row feet
• Keep beds moist

Direct Sowing
• Not recommended

Transplanting
• Start transplants 60–90 days before your last frost
• Transplant seedlings after the danger of frost

Asparagus Root Crowns
• Plant your 1 year old crowns shortly after you receive them
• Crowns can be transplanted 4–6 weeks before last frost
• Dig a 4–6 inch trench; create a hill in the center
• Drape roots over the hill; cover roots with soil
• Fill in trench as asparagus grows
• Complete instructions are included

Insects & Diseases
• Common pests: Asparagus beetles and slugs
• Pest control: Pyrethrin, slug traps or bait
• Common diseases: Rust, Fusarium wilt, Fusarium stem and crown rot
• Disease prevention: Maintaining good plant vigor

Harvest & Storage
• A moderate 2–3 week harvest can be expected from crowns in 2–3 years
• Harvest spears when they're 6–10 inches tall, cutting them off about 1 inch below soil surface
• Store at 36°F and 100% relative humidity
• To maintain perennial bed, leave smaller spears to mature into ferns, which will regenerate the plant
• With each successive year, your plant productivity and harvest window will increase

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