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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

$17.90 ($14.90-$17.90 choose a size)

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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Michael
★★★★★ 11months ago

GRAHAMVALE, VIC

Asparagus - Purple

Very good type. I'm looking forward to plentiful spears when it starts to produce.

Lisa
★★★★★ 1y 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
★★★★★ 2y ago

SOUTH WEST ROCKS, NSW

Asparagus - Purple

Growing strongly and looking forward to a future date to harvest

Nga
★★★★★ 3y ago

RUNAWAY BAY, QLD, Australia

Asparagus Purple

Sue
★★★★★ 11y ago

Tuckombil, NSW, Australia

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

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