Asparagus officinalis 'Pacific Purple'

Grow in moderately fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Plant one year old crowns or sow seed direct between March and April. Do not harvest in first year, half-harvest in second year and take a full harvest in the third year. See vegetable cultivation

Cut a few spears, if any at all, in the first two years to allow the plant to build up strength. Cut the foliage when yellowed to 2.5cm above the soil

Propagate by seed or by planting one year old crowns

May be susceptible to asparagus beetle and slugs and snails

May be susceptible to foot and root rot