Asparagus - Purple Passion - 5 Roots

We will notify you when your bare root plants are ready approx. mid April. Bare root are best planted soon after pick up. Bare root asparagus can be planted approx. mid-late April in central MN, or when the ground is workable. 

Purple Passion is a unique asparagus variety especially suited to the asparagus enthusiast, whether home gardener or commercial grower. Its special, attractive purple color, flavor and tenderness distinguish this variety from others. For best performance, plant spacing for Purple Passion is 6-8 inches apart in the row instead of the usual 12-inch spacing. When cooked, the bright purple color is reduced, but when served fresh in salads it provides a colorful and flavorful accent. Purple Passion is an excellent addition to any asparagus planting.

zone 3-8

1 yr root

Asparagus photo courtesy of Nourse Farms