Mary Washington Asparagus Seeds 1g - Heirloom Asparagus officinalis Perennial Vegetable

Mary Washington Asparagus is a classic heirloom variety of Asparagus officinalis, prized by gardeners for its tender, flavorful green spears and dependable, long-lived perennial performance. Once established, an asparagus bed can reward growers with fresh spring harvests for many years, making it a worthwhile investment for the home vegetable garden.

This variety produces uniform, straight spears with tight tips and rich green color, ideal for steaming, roasting, grilling, or fresh eating. Mary Washington is a traditional open-pollinated favorite that suits raised beds, dedicated asparagus patches, and edible landscape plantings. Because asparagus is a perennial, it requires patience during establishment but offers repeated seasonal harvests once plants mature.

Plant Features

• Heirloom perennial asparagus variety with tender green spears
• Uniform, straight spears with tight, well-formed tips
• Long-lived plants that return each spring once established
• Open-pollinated Asparagus officinalis selection
• Well suited to home vegetable gardens and raised beds

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Upright fern-like foliage with edible spring spears
• Bloom Season: Spring harvest; small flowers may appear in summer
• Spacing: Space plants roughly 12 to 18 inches apart in rows

Planting & Care

Start Mary Washington asparagus seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, soaking seeds before sowing to help soften the seed coat. Sow in a light, well-drained seed-starting mix and keep consistently moist at a warm temperature. Once seedlings are sturdy and danger of frost has passed, transplant them into a sunny, well-prepared bed with good drainage.

Asparagus benefits from rich, deeply worked soil and regular watering during establishment. Resist harvesting spears during the first couple of years so plants can build strong crowns and root systems. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, and allow the fern-like foliage to grow through the season to feed the crowns for future spring harvests.

What's Included

This listing includes 1 gram of Mary Washington Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) seeds for garden planting.