Asparagus - Mary Washington

Mary Washington Asparagus is a popular old heirloom variety that produces vigorous, uniform spears with a sweet, nutty flavor. Asparagus plants are perennials that can easily produce for 20+ years, so give this vegetable a permanent and sunny spot in your garden. To ensure many years of future production, wait until the second year to cut and consume the spears. 

• Early producer
• Cold hardy, but protect from frost
• Easy to care for, once established
• Beautiful fern-like foliage lingers after harvest

Good companion plants: Basil, Dill, Eggplant, Parsley, Tomato 

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Asparagus officinalis
• Depth to plant seeds: .5" deep
• Spacing between plants: 14"-18" apart
• Spacing between rows: 4'-5' apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 10-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-80F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun, partial shade
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 730 days
  

📚 Asparagus Grow Guide

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