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)
Connovers 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 2025 cm deep, spacing crowns 3045 cm apart, with 4560 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 1520 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 Connovers 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
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