Erasmus

- Bejo, The Netherlands
  • Tip

  • Productivity

  • Stem thickness

  • Stem quality

  • Uniformity

  • Earliness

Erasmus is a 100% male, purple asparagus and excellently suitable for cultivation in Northern, Central and Southern Europe.

Characteristics

  • Early variety;
  • Very high yield;
  • Thick stem with an intense purple colour;
  • Tall-growing crop.

Cultivation
Purple asparagus have a tall-growing crop. We recommend to take measures to support cultivation, for instance the ploughing of rows after the harvest. The recommended plant density is 5 - 6 plants per linear metre.

Product
Erasmus provides thick stems with an intense purple colour. In addition, the stems have a great flavour and excellent quality.

Foliage
The Erasmus variety has a tall-growing crop.

Erasmus