Bring on the Purple Veg!

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A formidable vegetable indeed! A huge spear on the purple asparagus.

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Asparagus - Purple

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Fruit Trees > Perennial vegetables > Asparagus - Purple
Purple Spears.An attractive fern-like perennial that can produce fresh tasty spears for over 20 years if the beds are well-maintained. Valuable investment in the long term vegetable garden. Plant these established crowns into rich well drained soil in you... Read More

$9.90 ($9.90-$17.90 choose a size)

Special Offer: Buy 2+ @$9.90ea usually:$14.90ea

Specifications of Asparagus - Purple

Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From RhizomeLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months October, November, December

Fertiliser All Purpose, Dolomite/Lime

Growth Rate Fast

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Asparagus - Purple Reviews & Tips

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Lisa
★★★★★ 7months ago

DUNGOG, NSW

Asparagus - Purple

I have ordinary green asparagus growing well, so wanted a more colourful variety. Good value, healthy plants and delivered quickly. Thanks again!

Lesleigh
★★★★★ 8months ago

SOUTH WEST ROCKS, NSW

Asparagus - Purple

Growing strongly and looking forward to a future date to harvest

Nga
★★★★★ 1y ago

RUNAWAY BAY, QLD, Australia

Asparagus Purple

Sue
★★★★★ 10y ago

Tuckombil, NSW, Australia

I have a mixture of Mary Washington, purple and fat bastards. All are thriving. 

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