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About Sweet Purple

French heirloom with less fiber. Thick 6–9" spears are mild, nutty, and sweet. Rich in anthocyanins. Very hardy.

About Asparagus

Asparagus is one of the few perennial vegetables and it will produce for many years. Prepare the soil well with plenty of composted manure. Grows best in evenly moist soil. Harvest the third season after planting.

Pot Size & Price
3.5-in. pot
$5.00
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Catalog
V005b
Plant Traits
Culinary

Other varieties of Asparagus

Jersey Giant asparagus, green spears with slightly purplish tops
Photo from Walter's Gardens

Jersey Giant

Catalog
V005
Mary Washington asparagus growing in the ground
Photo form Holland Bulbs

Mary Washington

Catalog
V003
Purple Passion asparagus, purple stems and tips
Photo from Green Value Nursery

Purple Passion

Catalog
V006
Asparagus UC 72, green narrow spears with darker tips
Photo from Rush Creek Growers

UC 72

Catalog
V004