Purple Passion F1 Asparagus
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 tasting with 20% greater sugar content than green spears
Large diameter spears (larger than Atlas F1TM, Apollo F1, UC 157 F1, and Grande F1TM)
Tolerant to fusarium but susceptible to rust
Great for specialty and gourmet retail markets and restaurant trade