Purple asparagus was originally developed in Italy, near the city of Albenga and commercialized under the variety name 'Violetto d' Albenga'. Spears are generally larger, more tender, and less stringy than their green counterpart.

A purple asparagus, so sweet it can be eaten raw, has gone on sale in British supermarkets for the first time. Best sown indoors at a temperature of 75-80°, at a depth of 4 times the size of the seeds.

It has a very low fibre content which means that almost the entire spear is free of the tough fibre normally found on the bottom of many green varieties. Purple asparagus was originally developed in Italy, near the city of Albenga and commercialized under the variety name 'Violetto d' Albenga'. The colour can be lost when cooked so they are best steamed or eaten raw with dips, or sliced in salads. Pacific Purple is a British asparagus, bred for flavor and heavy yields. Its differentiated by its violet hued stems and conical crowned tips, however its feathery foliage is still green. We grow Stark's Purple Asparagus in irrigated rows at about 3500 ft. elevation in Utah, with hot dry summers, cold winters, and alkaline soil.

Common Name: Asparagus ‘Purple Passion’ is considered a connoisseur’s selection of asparagus with a refined sweet flavor (20% more sugar!) Spears are delicious fresh or can be frozen or canned. Asparagus.

And concealed within each yummy bite is a good serving of anthocyanin, a powerful antioxidant that helps fight cancer. Asparagus Pacific Purple. It was first commercialized under the variety name Violetto d'Albenga. Its attractive violet coloring is only skin deep as its flesh is pale green to creamy white. Cultivation. Pacific Purple Asparagus is noted for its sweetness and tenderness, perfect cold in a healthy salad. Price Per Bundle Per 10 Per 25 Per 100 Per 250 Per 500; 2-Yr. - … It has a very low fibre content which means that almost the entire spear is free of the tough fibre normally found on the bottom of many green varieties. Pacific Purple is a British asparagus, bred for flavor and heavy yields.

Extra-thick spears keep their color even in hot weather. Asparagus 'Pacific Purple' produces stringless spears that are more tender and sweet than many green varieties. Asparagus officinalis 'Pacific Purple' (Asparagus 'Pacific Purple') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 3-8 years. Boasting 20% more sugar than green asparagus, they are mild, nutty, and sweet. This high yielding asparagus will also produce white spears if earthed up. BLANCH 1. Our asparagus is grown from seed and left in field 2 to 3 years before it is dug. Height: 150cm (59"). Planting Crowns: Crowns can be planted about 3-4 weeks prior to last average frost date. Place the crown on the ridge and spread the roots out either side.