{"product_id":"500-purple-passion-asparagus-crowns-large-sweet-purple-asparagus-plants-cold-hardy-perennial-vegetable","title":"500 Purple Passion Asparagus Crowns, Large Sweet Purple Asparagus Plants, Cold Hardy Perennial Vegetable","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 Purple Passion Asparagus Crowns – Large, Sweet Purple Asparagus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow a generous asparagus planting with this package of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 large Purple Passion Asparagus crowns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Purple Passion is known for its sweet, mild, nutty flavor and distinctive purple spears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large purple spears turn green when cooked. They also have less woody fiber than green asparagus, making them less stringy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Passion Asparagus Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet, mild, nutty flavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seller reports up to 20% more sugar than green asparagus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge purple spears:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A colorful addition to your vegetable garden and meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess woody fiber:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spears are less stringy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold hardy and heat tolerant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seller recommends USDA Zones 3–9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lived perennial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With proper maintenance, asparagus can remain productive for 15–25 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing guide included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Your order includes an asparagus growing guide to help prepare your planting bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsparagus should be planted in a permanent location where it can remain undisturbed for years. Suitable locations include a large garden bed, field, north edge of a garden, or edible landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts soft-textured foliage can also complement ornamental plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seller recommends planting at least 10 crowns for each family member who enjoys asparagus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Passion is recommended for areas where temperatures freeze, in USDA Zones 3–9. It is not recommended for the wet, mild regions of Florida and the Gulf Coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy Your Homegrown Asparagus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh-picked asparagus is a versatile vegetable. 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Larger boxes and shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. Territories, or locations considered remote may require a freight surcharge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeather and Shipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrders will be held if temperatures at the destination are warmer than 89°F or colder than 20°F. Shipment will resume when temperatures improve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll plants are inspected for quality before shipment. Shipping damage is rare. 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