Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus officinalis
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Once the plant is established, the tender spears return year after year. Asparagus is excellent for canning and freezing. With its large, tender spears, Mary Washington Asparagus is a perfectt choice for home gardeners looking for high yields and disease resistance. Its perennial nature means that once established, you can enjoy its delicate, fresh flavor for years to come. Mary Washington Asparagus is also an ideal vegetable for canning and freezing.
Full Sun
14 - 21 Days
725 - 730 Days
36 - 60"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis
Flavor: Fresh and mild.
Preparation Ideas: Can be used as an appetizer, side dish, or in stir fry.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Perennial
Pelleted Seed Count: 30 - 45
Fill Weight (grams): 1.2
Landscape Use: Border / Edge Planting
Disease Resistance: Asparagus Rust|Deer Resistance
Tolerance: Salt Tolerant
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Start Mary Washington Asparagus seeds indoors 12-14 weeks before planting outdoors. Keep seeds moist in full sunlight. Transplant when 3"-5" apart. After one year, transplant to a permanent location where the plants can grow undisturbed. Harvest the first crop after three years, then every spring.
Planting Depth: 0.5"
Seed Spacing: Sow Mary Washington Asparagus seeds roughly 18" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 2' apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
For the best flavor, harvest when the spears are pencil-thin and the buds on the tops form sharp points.
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