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Asparagus 'Mary Washington'

One of the most popular varieties grown. Produces an abundance of medium to large purplish tinged, tender and flavorful shoots. Good rust and fusarium resistance.

  • »  A lesser-known but still historical heirloom variety.
  • »  Very similar to Mary Washington but may have slightly thinner spears.
  • »  Also known for being disease-resistant and hardy.
  • »  Produces green spears with a mild flavor, suitable for fresh eating or cooking.
  • »  Less common in seed catalogs today.
  • »  Packed in 50's

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Attributes
• Edible
Exposure
• Full Sun
Habit
• Columnar
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Early Spring
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained

Asparagus requires large space, with lots of sun and well drained soil. Male asparagus plants produce higher yields,  spears might be smaller but are typically uniform and more numerous. Best time to plant is mid-April into late May.