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Purple Passion asparagus

vegetable variety in zone 5b

Purple Passion asparagus in zone 5b

Purple Passion · Asparagus officinalis

Zone
5b -15°F to -10°F
Growing season
165 days
Days to harvest
730 to 1095

The verdict

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About Purple Passion

Sweet, tender, distinctive deep purple spears that turn green when cooked; higher sugar content than green types. Steamed, grilled, fresh raw on platters. Productive heritage selection.

Critical timing for zone 5b

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Common challenges in zone 5b

  • ▸ Plum curculio
  • ▸ Codling moth
  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust

Modified care for zone 5b

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Purple Passion in adjacent zones

Other asparagus varieties for zone 5b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Purple Passion asparagus grow in zone 5b?

Yes. Purple Passion is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 5b.

Image: "Steam-boiling green asparagus", by W.carter, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC0 Source.

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