vegetable variety in zone 8a
Purple Passion asparagus in zone 8a
Purple Passion · Asparagus officinalis
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- Zone
- 8a 10°F to 15°F
- Growing season
- 240 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 8a
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Common challenges in zone 8a
- ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
- ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
- ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops
Modified care for zone 8a
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Purple Passion in adjacent zones
Frequently asked questions
- Will Purple Passion asparagus grow in zone 8a?
Yes. Purple Passion is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 8a.
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Image: "Steam-boiling green asparagus", by W.carter, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC0 Source.
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