100 Mary Washington Asparagus Seeds Heirloom Perennial Vegetable

Mary Washington Asparagus is a classic heirloom variety prized by home gardeners for its thick, tender green spears and reliable perennial performance. Once established, a single planting can produce a dependable spring harvest for many years, making it a rewarding long-term investment for the vegetable garden.
The young spears are excellent steamed, roasted, grilled, or added fresh to salads, while the feathery mature foliage adds an attractive textural accent to beds and borders. This variety is typically grown from seed and transplanted into a permanent bed, where it develops a robust crown system over the first few seasons before full harvests begin. Be patient during the establishment years for the best long-term results.
Species: Asparagus officinalis
Variety: Mary Washington
Type: Heirloom perennial vegetable
Plant_Habit: Upright ferny perennial
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, sandy loam
Days_to_Harvest: 2 to 3 years from seed
Zones: 3 to 8
Germination: 14 to 21 days at 70 to 75F
Sowing: Start indoors 8 to 12 weeks before last frost, soak seed first
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches between plants, 3 to 4 feet between rows
Notes: Dioecious variety; crowns establish best in a weed-free permanent bed