ASPARAGUS - Mary Washington

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(40 seeds)

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Uniform spears with a high yield.

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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 Read More

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.

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Days to Harvest

2 years

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

30cm

Plant Height

1.2-1.5m

Additional Features

Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible

Product Details

Common Name: ASPARAGUS - Mary Washington

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 40

Days to Harvest: 2 years

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 30cm

Row Spacing: 90cm

Companion Plants: Basil, Marigolds, Parsley, Tomato

Additional Features: Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible

Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis

Germination Time: 10-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 1.2-1.5m

Sow Depth: 15mm

Best Months to Plant – Asparagus
Climate Zone	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Cool/Mountain								✓	✓	✓
Temperate							✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid							✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical							✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Asparagus
Method	Sep	Oct	Nov
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Asparagus
Method	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Asparagus
Method	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Asparagus
Method	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Asparagus
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing 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.

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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.

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See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

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