Asparagus Crowns – 2 Crown Packs (Connover’s Colossal, Gijnlim F1, Pacific Purple)

Asparagus is a long-lived, high-value perennial vegetable that rewards patience with decades of harvests. These premium 2-crown packs from Taylors Bulbs offer strong, healthy crowns selected for reliable establishment, vigour, and excellent spear quality.

Once planted and established, asparagus produces tender spring spears year after year, making it an ideal crop for permanent vegetable beds, allotments, and productive gardens. Choose from three proven varieties, each offering distinct characteristics in flavour, colour, and performance.

Available Varieties (Choose an Option)

Connover’s Colossal

A classic heritage asparagus variety known for its thick, tender green spears and excellent flavour. Reliable, vigorous, and well suited to traditional asparagus beds.

Strong, productive heritage variety

Thick green spears with good flavour

Ideal for long-term asparagus beds

Gijnlim F1

A modern, high-yielding all-male F1 hybrid producing early, uniform spears with outstanding productivity. Favoured by commercial and home growers alike.

Early cropping

High yields of uniform spears

All-male hybrid for improved performance

Pacific Purple

A striking variety producing deep purple spears with a sweeter, less fibrous texture. Spears turn green when cooked but retain excellent flavour.

Attractive purple spears

Sweeter taste than green varieties

Excellent for fresh eating and gourmet dishes

Key Features

Supplied as 2 crown packs

Premium quality crowns from Taylors Bulbs

Long-lived perennial vegetable

Reliable spring harvests once established

Suitable for gardens, allotments, and raised beds

Three proven varieties to choose from.

How to Grow Asparagus Crowns

Plant asparagus crowns in early spring as soon as soil conditions allow.

Prepare a deep, weed-free bed enriched with plenty of organic matter. Dig trenches around 20–25 cm deep, spacing crowns 30–45 cm apart, with 45–60 cm between rows.

Spread the roots carefully over a small mound of soil in the trench and cover lightly. As shoots grow, gradually fill in the trench over several weeks.

Keep plants well watered during establishment. Do not harvest spears in the first year. Light harvesting can begin in the second year, with full cropping from the third year onwards.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will asparagus plants last?
Once established, asparagus can produce for 15–20 years or more.

When can I start harvesting?
Do not harvest in year one. Light harvests in year two, full harvests from year three.

Which variety should I choose?

Choose Connover’s Colossal for a traditional, reliable variety

Choose Gijnlim F1 for early, heavy yields

Choose Pacific Purple for colour and sweeter flavour

Do asparagus crowns need full sun?
Yes. A sunny position is essential for strong growth and good yields.

Perfect For

Permanent vegetable beds

Allotment growing 

Long-term food production

Gardeners investing in perennial crops