Asparagus Purple Passion | Capper 5 x 16

Asparagus Purple Passion is a distinctive gourmet variety that stands out with its vibrant purple spears. These eye-catching stalks aren't just beautiful—they're also sweeter and more tender than traditional green asparagus, containing approximately 20% more natural sugar. This exceptional perennial offers a mild, nutty flavor that will delight your customers and elevate their culinary experiences for years to come.

A Gourmet Delight for Discerning Gardens

This premium asparagus variety delivers exceptional value through its unique characteristics:

• Stunning purple spears that create visual interest in both gardens and on plates
• Sweeter, more tender texture than traditional green varieties
• Contains 20% more natural sugar for enhanced flavor profile
• Offers a distinctive mild, nutty taste that appeals to gourmet palates
• Versatile for culinary use—can be enjoyed raw in salads to preserve the purple color or cooked using various methods
• Rich in essential nutrients including vitamins B6, C, K, fiber, and various phytonutrients
• Disease-resistant against common asparagus problems like rust and fusarium

The purple coloration comes from high levels of anthocyanins, the same beneficial antioxidants found in blueberries and other superfoods.

Growing Information

Plant Asparagus Purple Passion crowns in early spring as soon as soil can be worked. This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-8, preferring full sun and well-drained, sandy loam soil with neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Plant crowns 6-8 inches apart in rows spaced 2.5-3 feet apart. For best results, avoid harvesting during the first year to allow proper establishment. Once established, these productive plants will yield delicious spears for up to 15 years.

Order Your Premium Stock Today

Provide your customers with this exceptional asparagus variety that combines visual appeal, superior flavor, and excellent nutritional benefits. Available in convenient Capper 5 x 16 packaging, Asparagus Purple Passion is perfect for garden centers, landscape suppliers, and specialty nurseries. As a trusted DeVroomen trade customer, you can easily place your wholesale order through our online portal. Limited stock available—secure your inventory of this in-demand specialty crop today.

• EAN code
  83910
• Catalog
  Retail
• Size
  I
• Shipping Time Frame
  Spring