ASPARAGUS Stewarts Purple

Description

ASPARAGUS officinalis Stewarts Purple

The latest variety of purple asparagus, this F1 hybrid is significantly sweeter than the green varieties, producing an abundance of upright purple spears of medium thickness with closed purple tips.  The spears have a low fibre content thereby making them particularly tender  – even when eaten raw – so are ideal for a colourful and tasty additional to salads!  Excellent when cooked and will retain its colour when steamed.  Commercial trials have shown this variety to out-yield many of the green varieties.

Crops mid to late season.

Height -150cm Spread – 50cm

3 litre stock will be supplied pot grown during late Spring, Summer & early Autumn, thereafter the plants could be fresh potted.  Please enquire for clarification.

Bare root stock is available for dispatch between late October & late March. Orders can be placed in advance, just bear in mind that payment will be taken in full at time of ordering. Please be aware the bare root asparagus is sold in outers of 5 crowns.