Purple Passion F1

Purple Passion F1 is a mild sweet tasting spear, making it a great addition to specialty retail markets. Purple Passion F1 is tested for genetic purity. Our seed block is inspected and certified by the California Crop Improvement Association ensuring you receive the highest quality asparagus.

Why Purple Passion F1?

Suitable for growing in cool to warm climates

Burgundy colored

Low fiber spear with creamy green interior

Tightly compressed bud scales with tight, rounded tip

Later spear production protects from early frost damage

Mild and sweet tasking with 20% greater sugar content than green spears

Large diameter spears (larger than Atlas F1™, Apollo F1, UC 157 F1, and Grande F1™)

Tolerant to fusarium but susceptible to rust

Great for specialty and gourmet retail markets and restaurant trade

Recommendations

Possible cultivation in cool to warm climates

Recommended planting density as for green asparagus, i.e. 26,000 - 30,000 plants per hectare

A planting depth of 15cm is normally practiced

“We are very happy with the purple asparagus. The color is strong; the stems are nicely closed as well as thick.”

Stav Hassidov

Sharabi farm, israel