Mary Washington Asparagus Seeds

Grow your own fresh, delicious asparagus with our premium Mary Washington Asparagus Seeds! This heirloom, non-GMO variety is a perennial favorite among gardeners for its high yields, excellent flavor, and long-lasting productivity. Known for its vibrant green spears with delicate tips, Mary Washington asparagus is perfect for roasting, grilling, steaming, or adding to soups and salads.

Once established, this hardy perennial will provide you with fresh asparagus every spring for up to 20 years, making it a rewarding and sustainable choice for home gardeners. The spears are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants.

Mary Washington is prized for its disease resistance, particularly to rust and fusarium, ensuring healthy plants with minimal maintenance.

Planting Instructions:

• Timing: Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before the last expected frost, or plant directly in the garden in early spring when the soil is workable.
• Soil Preparation: Asparagus thrives in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. Amend with compost or well-rotted manure to boost fertility.
• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in pots or seed trays if starting indoors. For outdoor planting, sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in rows.
• Transplanting: Once seedlings are 10-12 weeks old and after the danger of frost has passed, transplant them to the garden, spacing them 12-18 inches apart with 3-4 feet between rows.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Asparagus plants have deep roots and benefit from deep watering.

With its long growing season and impressive yields, Mary Washington asparagus is a fantastic investment for your garden. Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own vegetables and the incredible taste of fresh-picked asparagus straight from your garden. Perfect for both small backyard gardens and larger homesteads, these seeds will ensure a bountiful harvest year after year. Start your asparagus patch today and enjoy the rewards for decades to come!