Plant of the week: Asparagus 'Pacific Purple'

Asparagus 'Pacific Purple' has sweet, purple spears that are so tender and tasty they can be eaten raw. Plant in trenches in well-drained soil and full sun. Buy 10 crowns for £15.95 or 20 for £26.90 (prices include UK mainland p&p). To order, go to our Readers' Offers page . Supplied as planting spears from late-March.