The fern like foliage makes a perennial border or a background for flowers, lining a walkway. Eat fresh, frozen or canned. At planting, add good amounts of manure and compost. Dig trenches 8 to 10 inches deep and plant the crowns 12 to 18 inches apart.
For the asparagus connoisseur. The purple spears have a 20% higher sugar content. Sweet Purple is often eaten raw. Very tender when cooked, the sweetness gives this asparagus a mild, nutty flavor.
For the asparagus connoisseur. The purple spears have a 20% higher sugar content. Sweet Purple is often eaten raw. Very tender when cooked, the sweetness gives this asparagus a mild, nutty flavor.