Purple Pacific Asparagus Crowns are a premium, sweet-flavored asparagus variety known for their vibrant purple spears and tender texture. These 2-year-old bare root crowns establish quickly and begin producing earlier and more reliably than first-year plants. Purple Pacific asparagus is prized for its rich color, mild nutty flavor, and reduced fiber, making it excellent for grilling, roasting, steaming, or enjoying fresh.
Ideal for USDA Zones 3–10, this hardy, productive perennial returns year after year with increasing yields. Once established, Purple Pacific produces thick, flavorful spears each spring and thrives in well-draining soil and full sun. These crowns develop into long-lived asparagus beds that can remain productive for 10–15 years or more, providing a dependable annual harvest for home gardeners.
Plant crowns 6–8 inches deep in well-draining soil with a pH of 6.5–7.5. Space 12–18 inches apart in rows 3–5 feet wide. Choose a sunny location with 6–8 hours of light daily. Cover crowns lightly at planting, gradually filling in the trench as they grow. Keep soil evenly moist during the establishment period. Avoid harvesting the first year; harvest lightly the second year, and enjoy full harvests from year three onward.
Each crown is inspected and carefully packed before shipping to ensure strong, viable roots. Planting guidance is included to support successful establishment and long-term productivity.