{"product_id":"purple-passion-asparagus-crowns-live-perennial-vegetable-plants-sweet-purple-asparagus-large-roots-spring-2027-shipping","title":"Purple Passion Asparagus Crowns, Live Perennial Vegetable Plants, Sweet Purple Asparagus, Large Roots, Spring 2027 Shipping","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Passion Asparagus Crowns – Sweet Purple Perennial Vegetable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring 2027 Shipping | USDA Zones 3–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow your own delicious asparagus with Purple Passion, a popular purple variety prized for its sweet, mild, slightly nutty flavor. Its large purple spears are known for having less woody fiber than many green varieties, making them less stringy and enjoyable fresh from the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Passion is a productive perennial vegetable that can provide fresh asparagus harvests for many years with proper planting and care. Plant your crowns once and enjoy a long-term addition to your edible garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purple Passion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perennial vegetable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Asparagus crowns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpear Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep purple, turning green when cooked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet, mild, and slightly nutty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Less woody fiber and less stringy spears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long-lived perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpected Bed Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15–25 years with proper maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Passion is known for its naturally sweet flavor, with the grower reporting up to 20% more sugar than green asparagus varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge, Healthy Crowns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe take pride in offering large asparagus crowns. Crown size is an important consideration when establishing an asparagus bed, as healthy, well-developed crowns help give your planting a strong start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour order also includes our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsparagus Growing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help you prepare your asparagus bed and get started.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Your Asparagus Bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsparagus is a long-term garden investment. Choose a suitable location where the plants can remain undisturbed for many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a sunny location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prepare a well-drained garden bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A dedicated vegetable bed, field, garden border, or edible landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Follow the included growing guide for planting depth and spacing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow plants to establish before harvesting regularly so they can develop strong crowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsparagus grows well across much of the United States in USDA Zones 3–9, especially in areas with cold winters. It generally performs poorly in wet, mild regions such as parts of Florida and the Gulf Coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mature fern-like foliage has a soft, graceful texture and can also complement ornamental plants in an edible landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy Fresh-Picked Purple Asparagus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh asparagus is a versatile vegetable that can be:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEaten fresh in salads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteamed or grilled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdded to stir-fries and sandwiches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooked as a vegetable side dish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanned, frozen, or pickled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Passion is also a source of vitamins B and C and minerals including calcium and iron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The grower recommends planting at least 10 crowns for each family member who enjoys asparagus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring 2027 Availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpected Shipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After February 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrders are prepared for shipment when suitable weather conditions allow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantities of 5 and 10:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shipped USPS Ground Advantage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Other Quantities:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shipped USPS Priority Mail or UPS 3 Day Select.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Costs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included in the price for most locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Charges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Larger boxes and shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and remote areas may require a freight surcharge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrders may be held if temperatures are above 89°F or below 20°F to help protect plants during transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery plant is inspected for quality before shipment. If your order arrives damaged, please contact us promptly with photos of the package and plants so we can help resolve the issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Nursery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsparagus crowns are dormant planting material, not established potted plants. Follow the included growing guide for planting and establishment. 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