{"product_id":"asparagus-pacific-purple-crowns","title":"Asparagus ‘Pacific Purple’ (2 Crowns)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLoved for its superbly flavourful, thick and tasty purple spears that grow from \u003cstrong\u003eAsparagus ‘Pacific Purple’\u003c\/strong\u003e. With two male crowns in a pack, you'll be able to produce high yields of very early crops that are also good for forcing to extend the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven just a couple of years to establish, these crowns will supply a reliable, delicious crop of asparagus spears, that can be enjoyed in a range of culinary dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo get the best from your Asparagus crowns, plant them in nutrient-rich soil, in a sunny but sheltered position. Leave the plant to establish for the first two years without harvesting any spears, and allowing it to grow feathery stems before cutting it back in autumn. This will give it chance to establish a robust crown, giving you better yields year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of crowns: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest planted: March, April, May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest harvested: 2 to 3 years after planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate ultimate spear height: 40cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 12cm \/ 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting distance: 30cm\/ 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Hardy in most areas of the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58350450999621,"sku":"1187713","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/90468946-taylors-aparagus-pacific-purple.jpg?v=1782227606","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/asparagus-pacific-purple-crowns","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}