{"product_id":"asparagus-sweet-purple-2098","title":"Asparagus Sweet Purple Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"473\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eAsparagus officinalis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eA hardy, productive perennial asparagus producing distinctive purple spears that are up to 20 percent sweeter than green asparagus. The spears are tender, almost stringless, and contain significantly less fibre, making them especially enjoyable fresh or lightly cooked. Plants are long lived and can remain productive for up to 30 years when well established, making this a valuable addition to permanent food gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"473\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 10 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eTropics: April to June\u003cbr data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eSubtropics: May to July\u003cbr data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eMild climates: July to September\u003cbr data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eCold climates: September to October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"1038\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"706\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eSow seed 1 to 2 cm deep into well drained, fertile soil in full sun. Keep soil evenly moist during germination, which may take several weeks. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30 to 45 cm apart, with rows spaced 90 to 120 cm apart. Avoid harvesting in the first year to allow crowns to establish, supporting long term productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649656410330,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_833dc226-06aa-4d74-8815-5018a1b95627.jpg?v=1754016858","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/asparagus-sweet-purple-2098","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}