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ASPARAGUS – Mary Washington
(20 seeds)
$3.95
Uniform spears with a high yield.
158 in stock
Mary Washington is one of the most popular of all heirloom asparagus varieties. The delicious spears are tender, thick, heavy and straight and are of a rich dark green colour with a purple tinge. Produces uniform spears and a heavy yield.
Days to Harvest
2 yearsPosition/Sunlight
Full SunWatering
MediumPlant Spacing
30cmPlant Height
1.2-1.5mAdditional Features
Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, EdibleGrowing Information
How to Sow
Soak seeds overnight to weaken the hard outer layer. Sow seeds when soil temperatures are around 20 – 25C. Seeds can be sown in trays but it is preferrable to sow directly once the risk of frost has gone. Seeds will generally germinate in 2 weeks. Plants will perform best in a rich soil in full sun.
How to Harvest
Whilst plants can be harvested in the second year it is best to wait until the third year to begin harvesting. Spears can be harvested once they appear and rather than cutting it is best to bend the spear until in breaks. That way only the tender parts are harvested.
Product Details
| Common Name: | ASPARAGUS - Mary Washington |
| Scientific Name: | Asparagus officinalis |
| Seeds Per Packet: | Approx 20 |
| Germination Time: | 10-14 days |
| Days to Harvest: | 2 years |
| Position/Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Watering: | Medium |
| Plant Height: | 1.2-1.5m |
| Plant Spacing: | 30cm |
| Sow Depth: | 15mm |
| Row Spacing: | 90cm |
| Companion Plants: | Basil, Marigolds, Parsley, Tomato |
| Cool Sow: | Sep-Nov |
| Warm Sow: | Aug-Nov |
| Tropical Sow: | Feb-Nov |
| Additional Features: | Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible |
Reviews
2 reviews for ASPARAGUS – Mary Washington
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The first delivery is growing well (the UC157) which was a dept of Ag WA recommendation from the 1960s. Second delivery as above not been planted due to a very hot summer.
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. (verified owner) –
The first delivery is growing well (the UC157) which was a dept of Ag WA recommendation from the 1960s. Second delivery as above not been planted due to a very hot summer.
Missa K. (verified owner) –
These have grown amazingly! Thank you