Asparagus breeds & varieties
8 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SAsparagus officinalis
Origin: GR, FR, DE
Grassy SulphurGreen White Purple FormsPerennial CrownSeasonal
SGijnlim
Origin: NL, EU
All Male HybridClean SweetCommercial GreenEarly Yield
SBacklim
Origin: NL, DE, EU
Mild PalePeel RequiredPremium SpringRidge Culture
SVioletto d'Albenga
Origin: IT
Ligurian OriginMild SweetMilder GrassPurple Spear
AMary Washington
Origin: US
Classic GrassyClassic GreenGarden StandardHeritage Garden
AJersey Giant
Origin: US
All Male HybridAmerican HybridCold HardyFull Green Flavour
AUC 157
Origin: US
California DesertDesert Grown LinkHeat AdaptedHigh Heat Yield
APurple Passion
Origin: US
Anthocyanin SpearsColour MarketGarden SpecialtyMild Sweet