Purple Asparagus

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Shipping begins first week of March 10 Bare Root Purple Asparagus Crowns These are 1 year old crowns Purple Passion VarietyLong lived perennial crop - can live up to 15 yearsPurple varieties are more slender and tender than the green - because of this they are great raw or slightly cooked in salads. Purple color does fade with cooking.May not perform well in warmer areas such as TX, MS, GA, LA, AL, or FLHardy in zones 4-8Part Shade to Full Sun Plant Height is 24-36"Plant 6-8" apart allowing 3-6' between rows. Planting is similar to growing Indeterminate Potatoes, digging a trench 8-10" deep and placing bare root plants in. Cover roots lightly then as the plants begin to grow cover more with soil and repeat a few times until trench is filled. You will be able to harvest the 2nd year.Will come with complete planting and harvesting instructionsUSA ship only - cannot ship to AA, AE, AP, AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI Show more