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Asparagus officinalis. (F1) Purple Passion Asparagus. The plant produces high yields of dark purple asparagus. Perfect for gourmet dishes. Asparagus is a perennial vegetable, so you plant it just once and enjoy season after season. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, and market growers. A variety from the USA.
Lot No: 101611
Germination: 90%
Test Date: 02/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 15.000
Plant Height: 7-12” tall
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow
Transplant Asparagus outdoors after danger of all frost has passed in 6" deep trenches. Make sure bottom of trench is tilled well. Add fertilizer, humus, manure, and compost to soil and till well before transplanting plants outdoors. Although the plants take time to establish, they can produce up to 20 years. Plants can grow 7 to 12" tall.
Requires a level well drained fertile soil in a well drained location in the garden. Add well composted horse or cow manure to the soil annually. The pH should be slightly greater than 7.0. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.
Water frequently until plants are well established. Keep plants consistently moist. Water well during dry and hot spells. Keep moist and make sure plants get 1" water per week.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle Gro Liquid Fertilizer.
Harvest when spears are 6 to 12" tall and ½" in diameter. Cut the spears at ground level. Edible flower buds when they are 3 to 4" in diameter. After harvesting, cut the plant back one third to encourage new buds to form.
Days to Harvest after Planting Outdoors: 60 to 90 days
Use Miracle-Gro© Seed Starting Mix for best germination results.