{"product_id":"asparagus-crowns-2-pack","title":"Asparagus Crowns – 2 Crown Packs (Connover’s Colossal, Gijnlim F1, Pacific Purple)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eAsparagus is a long-lived, high-value perennial vegetable that rewards patience with decades of harvests. These \u003cstrong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"468\"\u003epremium 2-crown packs from Taylors Bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e offer strong, healthy crowns selected for reliable establishment, vigour, and excellent spear quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eOnce 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"788\"\u003ethree proven varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e, each offering distinct characteristics in flavour, colour, and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eAvailable Varieties (Choose an Option)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eConnover’s Colossal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eA classic heritage asparagus variety known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003ethick, tender green spears\u003c\/strong\u003e and excellent flavour. Reliable, vigorous, and well suited to traditional asparagus beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eStrong, productive heritage variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eThick green spears with good flavour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eIdeal for long-term asparagus beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eGijnlim F1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eA modern, high-yielding \u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eall-male F1 hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e producing early, uniform spears with outstanding productivity. Favoured by commercial and home growers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eEarly cropping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eHigh yields of uniform spears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eAll-male hybrid for improved performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003ePacific Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eA striking variety producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003edeep purple spears\u003c\/strong\u003e with a sweeter, less fibrous texture. Spears turn green when cooked but retain excellent flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eAttractive purple spears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eSweeter taste than green varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eExcellent for fresh eating and gourmet dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eSupplied as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003e2 crown packs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003ePremium quality crowns from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eTaylors Bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eLong-lived perennial vegetable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eReliable spring harvests once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eSuitable for gardens, allotments, and raised beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eThree proven varieties to choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eHow to Grow Asparagus Crowns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003ePlant asparagus crowns in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eearly spring\u003c\/strong\u003e as soon as soil conditions allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003ePrepare a deep, weed-free bed enriched with plenty of organic matter. 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