Pacific Purple Asparagus Plants 2yr crowns Shipping now- BUY 4 GET 1 FREE
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This new purple variety is high performing, producing higher yields than Purple Passion as well as many of the green varieties. It is unique in the way it holds a deep purple color through the season and is very tender with a sweet flavor, distinctive from green varieties. As Pacific Purple produces especially large-sized spears, we recommend planting the crowns 8 inches apart rather than at the usual 12 inch spacing.
Pacific Purple Asparagus Plants
The pacific purple asparagus plants were bred by Dr. Peter Falloon from Aspara Pacific in New Zealand. This new purple variety is high performing, producing higher yields than Purple Passion as well as many of the green varieties. It is unique in the way it holds a deep purple color through the season and is very tender with a sweet flavor, distinctive from green varieties. As Pacific Purple produces especially large-sized spears, we recommend planting the crowns 10 - 12 inches apart rather than at the usual 12 inch spacing. This practice will produce more normal-sized diameter spears. We highly recommend this variety.
- Best in Zones:
- 3 - 8
- Flavor:
- Good
- Freezing Quality:
- Excellent
Planting Information for Asparagus Plants
Spacing
- 12" – 14" between plants unless otherwise specified
- 3’ between rows
- Furrows should be 8" – 10" deep for most soils
- Furrows of 8" is recommended for heavier clay–like soils
Irrigation
- Pacific purple asparagus plants need a well–drained site
- Lighter soils may require more frequent watering
- Important to maintain moisture during establishment year
Fertilization
- Before planting add 5lbs of 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft
- In establishment year dress in August with 1 lb 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft and work into top 2" of soil
- In following years use 2lbs 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft in early spring and again following harvest
- Lime, bone meal, and super phosphate help maintain proper soil levels
- pH: 7.0–7.2 This is very important
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