{"product_id":"5-purple-passion-asparagus-bare-root-crowns-asparagus-officinalis-2yr-garden-vegetable","title":"5 Purple Passion Asparagus Bare Root Crowns - Asparagus officinalis 2yr Garden Vegetable","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Passion Asparagus is a distinctive variety known for its rich burgundy-purple spears and sweet, tender flavor. Unlike green asparagus, the purple color is retained when harvested young, adding a unique visual appeal to your garden and plate. These 2-year-old bare root crowns are ready to plant and establish, offering a head start on your asparagus patch. Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that can produce for decades with proper care, making it a valuable addition to any home garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurple Passion Asparagus is well-suited for fresh eating, steaming, or roasting, and its colorful spears make a beautiful addition to spring dishes. The plants are hardy and, once established, require minimal maintenance. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil, and they reward gardeners with abundant harvests year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces thick, tender purple spears with a sweet flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial vegetable that returns each spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-year-old crowns for faster establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive burgundy color adds visual interest to the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fresh culinary use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagus officinalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy loam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright fern-like foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (harvest season)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant bare root crowns in early spring after the danger of frost has passed. Dig a trench about 6-8 inches deep and set crowns 12-18 inches apart, spreading roots outward. Cover with 2-3 inches of soil initially, filling the trench gradually as shoots grow. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Avoid harvesting spears the first year to allow plants to build energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn subsequent years, harvest spears when they are 6-8 inches tall and before the tips begin to open. Keep the bed weed-free and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring. In late fall, cut back dead foliage and mulch to protect crowns over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 Purple Passion Asparagus Bare Root Crowns (2-year-old crowns).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862012363062,"sku":"FSG-240","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8006998620_7x3y.jpg?v=1793267893","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/5-purple-passion-asparagus-bare-root-crowns-asparagus-officinalis-2yr-garden-vegetable","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}