Asparagus 'Purple Passion'

Don’t harvest the first year. Light harvest the second year, and normal harvest thereafter.

A partial sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Purple Passion is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Purple Passion about 90 days before your last frost date.

Plant outdoors when soil is at least 50-degrees Fahrenheit.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Purple Passion is a hardy plant.

Harvest begins second year after planting.

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