{"product_id":"asparagus-purple-passion-non-gmo-hybrid-seeds","title":"Asparagus Purple Passion 50 Non-GMO, Hybrid Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(140, 37, 187);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Passion Asparagus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the most unique and rewarding vegetables you can grow at home. With striking deep purple spears, exceptionally sweet flavor, and remarkable cold hardiness across Zones 3–10, it’s a standout variety for any garden — and a perennial powerhouse that produces for 20 years or more from a single planting. Purple Passion spears contain about 20% more natural sugar than green asparagus, giving them a noticeably sweeter, nuttier flavor that’s mild enough to enjoy fresh right out of the garden. The texture is incredibly tender — no tough, fibrous stalks. \u003cstrong\u003eNote: the purple color turns green when cooked — enjoy raw or lightly steamed to preserve that beautiful color.\u003c\/strong\u003e These spears grow so fast you’ll want to pick them daily at peak. \u003cstrong\u003eAllow approximately 3 years from seed to first harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 72, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 90%. Test Date: 7\/26. WBS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 72, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 70%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Purple Passion Asparagus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20%+ Sweeter Than Green Asparagus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Higher natural sugar content delivers a noticeably sweeter, nuttier flavor — outstanding for fresh eating and raw preparations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking Deep Purple Spears:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visually stunning in the garden and on the plate — a true conversation piece at the farmers market or dinner table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple turns green when cooked — enjoy raw, lightly steamed, or blanched to preserve the beautiful purple color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardy Zones 3–10:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most cold-tolerant asparagus varieties available — thrives across a wide range of climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20+ Year Perennial Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant once — harvest for two decades or more. One of the longest-producing perennial vegetables in the home garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing Spears:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows so quickly at peak season you’ll want to pick daily for best tenderness and flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Hybrid Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed without genetic engineering — bred for outstanding performance and superior flavor characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires full sun — at least 6 to 8 hours per day — for best crown development and spear production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers deep, well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.5–7.0. Asparagus roots grow deep — prepare beds to at least 12 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting from Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 12–14 weeks before last frost. Transplant seedlings outdoors after last frost when 10–12 inches tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishing Crowns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 and 2: allow ferns to grow fully to build strong root crowns. Do not harvest spears during establishment years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 3: harvest spears for 2–3 weeks only. Year 4+: harvest for 6–8 weeks per season as crowns mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 12–18 inches apart in rows 4–5 feet apart. Asparagus needs room to spread as crowns expand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist during establishment. Mature beds are moderately drought-tolerant but benefit from regular watering during spear production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top-dress with compost or balanced fertilizer each spring before spears emerge and again after the final harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spears at ground level when 6–8 inches tall and before tips begin to open. Pick daily at peak season — Purple Passion grows fast! Stop harvesting when spears thin to pencil-size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safeseedpledge.org\/\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Raw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eat spears raw for the sweetest flavor and to preserve the stunning purple color — slice thin for salads or serve whole as crudités.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Steaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam for 3–4 minutes only — minimal heat preserves more of the purple pigment and keeps texture tender-crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper — roast at 425°F for 10–12 minutes. Color will turn green but flavor is rich and caramelized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grill over medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes — finish with lemon and parmesan. Quick cooking preserves more sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanching \u0026amp; Freezing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanch for 2 minutes, cool in ice water, and freeze — great for year-round use in soups and stir-fries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOrder Purple Passion Asparagus Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 16, 16);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and plant a perennial asparagus bed that will reward you with sweet, stunning purple spears for 20+ years — it takes about 3 years to the first harvest, but it’s absolutely worth it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to harvested asparagus spears, not seeds. Per ½ cup cooked asparagus, approx. 90g.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 134mcg (34% DV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.5mcg (38% DV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5mg (8% DV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid varieties are bred for consistent performance but may exhibit some natural variation. Purple color intensity may vary by growing conditions and temperature. Results may vary based on climate, soil, and gardening practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple Passion spears turn green when cooked due to heat breaking down anthocyanin pigments. Raw or lightly steamed preparation best preserves the purple color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are hybrid seeds — seeds saved from harvested plants will not grow true to the parent variety. Purchase fresh seeds each season for consistent results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration in an airtight container extends viability. Properly stored asparagus seeds remain viable for 2–3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 3–10. Purple Passion is notably cold-hardy and performs well across a wide range of climates. Consult your local extension service for zone-specific guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Term Commitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagus is a perennial crop requiring 2–3 years of establishment before the first harvest. Do not harvest spears during the first two growing seasons to allow crowns to develop fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 112, 22);\"\u003eAt David's Garden Seeds®, we take pride in bringing you seeds you can trust — grown with integrity, backed by decades of experience, and selected for home gardeners who care about what they grow and what they eat. 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