Asparagus 'Sweet Purple'
Asparagus 'Sweet Purple' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Sweet Purple' asparagus has large, deep-burgundy spears which are very tender with a mild, nutty flavour when cooked. The spears are much more tender than green asparagus because the vascular bundles have less lignin per spear, which make the spears less stringy. This allows the cook to use the entire spear with very little waste. It also has a 20% higher sugar content. Because of this extra sweetness, this vegetable is often eaten raw. Some restaurants like to garnish salads with purple asparagus.
Product: Asparagus 'Sweet Purple'
Product type: SEED ()
Botanical name: Asparagus officinalis
Sweet Purple' asparagus has large, deep-burgundy spears which are very tender with a mild, nutty flavour when cooked. Asparagus produces ferny growth and has both male and female plants. Further detailed growing info on the website.
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant height: 1.5 m
Sow when: Germinate best at 25°C soil temp.
Temperate: Mid spring to summer
Subtropical: Early spring to autumn
Tropical: Not suitable
Germination: Approx. 21 days
Depth: 5 mm deep, cover seed lightly
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Sow into seed tray, transplant when soil is warm
Soil type: Deep, rich, well drained soil; pH 6.5, lime if necessary
Rows: 1.2 m apart
Details: After the 1st year, remove female berry-bearing plants as the berries will self-sow and choke the bed if left
Harvest: Avoid harvesting in the first 2 years, to allow the crowns to build strength
seeds per packet
Asparagus officinalis
Herbaceous perennial
Asparagus 'Sweet Purple'
Sweet Purple' asparagus has large, deep-burgundy spears which are very tender with a mild, nutty flavour when cooked. The spears are much more tender than green asparagus because the vascular bundles have less lignin per spear, which make the spears less stringy. This allows the cook to use the entire spear with very little waste. It also has a 20% higher sugar content. Because of this extra sweetness, this vegetable is often eaten raw. Some restaurants like to garnish salads with purple asparagus.