{"product_id":"purple-asparagus","title":"Purple Asparagus","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Asparagus is a premium variety of asparagus known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"233\"\u003evibrant purple spears, tender texture, and naturally sweeter flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e than traditional green asparagus. The spears contain \u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"318\"\u003ehigh levels of anthocyanins\u003c\/strong\u003e, powerful antioxidants responsible for the purple color, along with \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"440\"\u003evitamins A, C, E, K, folate, fiber, and potassium\u003c\/strong\u003e. Asparagus is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"491\"\u003elong-lived perennial vegetable\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of producing harvests for \u003cstrong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e15–20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e once established. In the Gulf region, it grows best during the cooler months and benefits from protection during extreme summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"721\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yycren\" data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eOctober to January\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"92yuzn\" data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eAvoid sowing during the hot summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nrkokh\" data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"872\"\u003elukewarm water (25–30°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mlbfbr\" data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eReplace the water once if it cools significantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12icuy4\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eOptional: Soak in seaweed extract after soaking in water to improve germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eUse deep, loose, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c5zv0r\" data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e40% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i44vgv\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"188oljn\" data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e10% Perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xwuqca\" data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 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data-section-id=\"17ifpsp\" data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a9ij6d\" data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eOnce established, water deeply when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e3–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dyrz8l\" data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eAvoid waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iy1s3f\" data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e14–28 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jpd4ik\" data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when they are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e10–15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall and have a strong root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1196f3g\" data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eSpace plants:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ha4bep\" data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e30–45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cytvr8\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eSpace rows:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eaykv8\" data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2017\" 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