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Asparagus 'Purple Passion'

Asparagus officinalis

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'Purple Passion' is a Asparagus variety in the Asparagus genus with a scientific name of Asparagus officinalis. Purple Passion grows as a Perennial and is a Vegetable. Being a Perennial, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Purple Passion normally reaches to a mature height of 9.75 inches (25.0 cm).

Purple Passion Asparagus needs a moderate amount of maintenance, so some level of previous experience comes in handy when growing this plant. Ensure that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for this plant and keep an eye out for pests.

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How to grow Asparagus 'Purple Passion'

Keep in mind when planting that Purple Passion is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Purple Passion from seed

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.

Transplanting Purple Passion

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

Harvesting Purple Passion

Asparagus 'Purple Passion' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Purple Passion exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Purple Passion plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Purple Passion frost hardy? Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Purple Passion grow? 25.0 cm / 9.75 inches Mature Spread How wide does Purple Passion grow? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet
pH Range The level of acidity for Purple Passion. 7.0 -
Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Purple Passion need? High
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Purple Passion need in order to germinate? 21°C / 70°F to 26°C / 79°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Purple Passion in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Purple Passion? 0.6 cm / 0.23 inches
Edible? Is Purple Passion edible? edible

How long does Purple Passion take to grow?

These estimates for how long Asparagus 'Purple Passion' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Purple Passion to germinate? 23 days Average 23 days | Min 28 days | Max 714 days (4)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Purple Passion? + 81 days Average 81 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Purple Passion is ready for harvest / bloom? + 720 days Average 720 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Purple Passion? = 824 days

When should I sow Purple Passion?

Folia's when to plant Asparagus 'Purple Passion' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Asparagus 'Purple Passion' Reviews

22 Mar 2012

ElizaK28's Asparagus, Purple Passion was Reviewed day 1043

Slower to establish here than the green varieties. Nice flavor-a little nuttier than the green. Spears appear a little more slender than the green. Pretty.

4 stars

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