Mary Washington Asparagus Plant
Description
Mary Washington Asparagus is a popular, heirloom veggie that brings flavor to the table!
Enjoy fresh, grilled, and steamed asparagus, rich in essential vitamins and minerals. These scrumptious spears are harvested from mature plants after a few years after planting.
You can even perk up floral arrangements with the plant’s graceful, feathery fern-like leaves.
Mary Washington Asparagus produces uniform spears and a heavy yield. This perennial vegetable is disease-resistant to rust, it is extremely cold-hardy and heat-tolerant, making it a low-maintenance addition to your garden!
Harvest asparagus plants in April or May. Self-pollinating.
Each order comes with a pack of 10 bare-root asparagus starts.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Color | Green |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 3 - 9 |
| Pollination | Not Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | April Or May |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.5 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Nutty, Sweet |
| Texture | Firm, Smooth |
| Years to Bear | 3 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Pollination is not required for this variety.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow asparagus plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.