Asparagus Varieties: All

An all male hybrid that crops relatively early, and has good disease resistance.

Type: Early

Sow: Mar-Jun

Harvest: Apr-Jun

Purple shoots, good for steaming or enjoyed raw.

Type: Early

Sow: Mar-Jun

Harvest: Apr-Jun

Often grown for white asparagus (where shoots are earth up from the light).

Type: Early

Sow: Mar-Jun

Harvest: Apr-Jun

A green speared variety, crops relatively early, and has a good reputation for flavour

Type: Early

Sow: Mar-Apr

Harvest: Apr-Jun

A variety that originates from Canada, and is particularly hardy and suited to cold sites.

Type: Late

Sow: Mar-Apr

Harvest: Apr-Jun

A tender late season purple asparagus that has an excellent reputation for flavour.

Type: Late

Sow: Mar-Apr

Harvest: May-Jun