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HARDINESS ZONE.3-8
GROW.Plant the seeds between 1/4 and 3/4 of an inch deep in drills. Space rows about 18 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 6 inches apart within rows. Spread 3 inches of straw mulch over the bed to help suppress weed competition and protect the tender asparagus seedlings.
WHEN TO PLANT.Spring
TASTE.This perennial vegetable is sweet and mild, with 20% more natural sugar. Purple or burgundy asparagus has sweeter stalks than green asparagus! These vitamin-rich spears are so tender, you can eat them right out of your garden. You'll love the unique, nutty flavor.
USE.Delicious when lightly steamed and covered with cheese sauce or melted butter. An excellent source of vitamins and minerals. May be canned or frozen for later use.
The Purple Passion Asparagus will bring color to your garden!‘Purple Passion’ has a more tender texture than green varieties and has about 20% more sugar content. This gives the spears a slightly milder, nutty flavor. There are none of the strings found in green asparagus that tend to make them tough so this is an asparagus that can be eaten raw. Use it to add color to salads or a relish tray. The purple color fades to green when cooked. Asparagus plants are perennial. Their ferny texture adds a soft, airy feel to the garden and the plants provide a reliable spring harvest for years to come.Harvest asparagus plants from early April through mid-May.