Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion'
Edible Asparagus
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Edible Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion') - Description
This is the creme de la creme of the gourmet asparagus world. Chefs say this is the best tasting asparagus to be found on any continent. The purple spears should be picked when young, 6-8" tall while buds are still tight. Female spears tend to be thinner (pencil thickness) and not quite as tender as the slightly more robust males which are best when 1/2" to 3/4" thick. The foliage of this perennial vegetable will grow 4-6'. When planting, space the roots in 18" apart in the garden after chance of heavy frost. When cooked, the sweet tender spears turn green.
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion') - Blooming
Fragrant white or pink flowers appear in summmer, followed by red, orange, or purple berries.
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion') - Growth
Perennial. One of the first vegetables that is ready for harvest in spring. Provide full sun exposure for best growth. Spears that aren't harvested grow into fern like stems. Asparagus plants are salt tolerant and established plants can withstand drought.
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion') - Planting
Propagate from crowns or domrant one-year-old roots purchased from a nursery. Plant in spring in trenches in sandy soil. Space crowns 4-5 ft apart. Amend soil with compost before planting.
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion') - Pest
Best to choose disease resistant varieties as fusarium root rot and rust disease can cause major problems including disfigurement and death of the asparagus plant. Aspargus beetles feed on the spears and ferns and decrease yield if present in high numbers. Control beetles by destroying old ferns in fall, spraying adult beetles with neem oil, and removing larvae from ferns in summer.
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion') - Interesting facts
Postulated to have origins along the Mediterranean sandy coasts. Cultivated for thousands of years and most popularly used in casseroles and salads.
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion') - Soil and irrigation
Does best in rich, moist sandy soil with good drainage. Keep beds well watered, especially when young.
