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From the first tender spears of spring to later harvests, you'll have more opportunities to enjoy freshly picked asparagus in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsparagus 'Aspalim' – Early Cropping \u0026amp; Tender Green Spears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn early-cropping variety producing thick, smooth and uniform green spears with excellent eating quality. 'Aspalim' is a productive all-male hybrid, ideal for getting your asparagus harvest off to an early start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsparagus 'Bacchus' – Excellent Flavour \u0026amp; Attractive All-Green Spears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother early-cropping favourite, 'Bacchus' produces thick, straight spears with an attractive all-green colour and no purple pigmentation. Its tender, flavoursome spears are delicious lightly steamed, roasted or grilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsparagus 'Backlim' – Thick Spears \u0026amp; Later Harvests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA later-cropping variety producing substantial, well-formed green spears with excellent flavour and texture. 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From the first tender spears of spring through to later harvests, this collection helps you enjoy freshly picked, home-grown asparagus over a longer period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsparagus 'Gijnlim' – Very Early Cropping \u0026amp; Purple-Tipped Spears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet your asparagus season off to an early start with 'Gijnlim', a productive all-male variety producing bright green spears with distinctive purple-tinted tips. 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