• Asparagus Garden Seeds - Mary Washington
  • Non-GMO, Heirloom Mary Washington Asparagus Seeds
  • asparagus mary washington seed packet

- A hardy Asparagus choice that is easy to grow in zones 3 to 9 with resistence to some rusts and blight.

Asparagus Seeds - Mary Washington

Sold Out

2-3 years. Asparagus Gardening Seeds. Asparagus officinalis. Perennial. Non-GMO. Open Pollinated. Mary Washington Asparagus seeds can be grown into a hardy vegetable and are fairly easy to grow as a garden vegetable in a variety of climates, from zone three all the way up to nine. The Mary Washington Asparagus is the traditional variety which consists of both male and female stalks, and is resistant to rust fungi, which can harm other varieties of Asparagus. Patience is required when growing Asparagus, as they need two to three years before producing quality spears. ~1,200 seeds per ounce.

Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF

HeirloomVegetableNon-GMO

Growing Mary Washington Asparagus Vegetable Seeds

Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDFPDF icon


How to Grow Mary Eashington Asparagus from Seed

Asparagus is a long-term perennial vegetable that requires planning, patience, and dedication yet is always worth the wait. Asparagus is notorious for not being ready for harvest until its third year but, once established, will produce seasonal spears for several decades. At any time while growing asparagus, spears can be whitened or "blanched" by limiting sun exposure, creating a uniquely flavorful variety devoid of the grassy, earthy chlorophyll notes of a green crop.

Asparagus is a perennial crop that requires three years before a harvest but, like a fruit tree, will produce for several decades. Seeds are best started indoors 8-10 weeks before the final spring frost. Sow 2-3 seeds 1/2" deep per cell or peat pot into light, loamy, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.0. Transplant after 10-12 weeks once all danger of frost has passed. In the garden, dig a 6-12" deep and 18" wide trench for transplants. Spread a 1" layer of compost at the bottom of the trench before filling with soil. As mentioned, asparagus requires three years until harvest but will produce for more than twenty years when established.

Mary Washington Asparagus in the Vegetable Garden

Mary Washington Asparagus is a hardy garden vegetable whose seeds can be initially sown indoors, between mid-February and May. Using a one and a half inch deep pot, sow the Asparagus seeds half an inch deep and two inches apart. After ten to twelve weeks, you can transplant the Asparagus starts outdoors in your vegetable garden, so long as there is no frost. In your garden, dig a six to twelve inch deep, eighteen inch wide trench. Spreading a one inch layer of compost at the bottom of the trench is recommended. Cover the crowns with soil. As the Asparagus crowns grow, keep them covered with soil and give one inch of water a week. Take care not to give too much water, as soil that stays wet can cause the roots to rot and will produce brown, soft spears.

During the first year, you must exercise patience and resist the temptation to harvest. In the second year, you may harvest the Asparagus spears for two weeks when they are the thickness of a pencil. The following year, increase harvesting to four weeks. After that, you may harvest for eight weeks.

Harvesting Mary Washinton Asparagus

In the third year, harvest young asparagus spears with a sharp knife at the base once they have reached 7-9" tall and about the thickness of a pencil. Harvest often to encourage further growth. More established plants will have a harvest season of about 8 weeks while younger plants may have a window of 4 weeks. After the harvest, plants will sprout asparagus greens to restore lost energy to the roots. These asparagus greens are widely used by florists as an ornamental filler.

About Mary Washington Asparagus Seeds

Asparagus is a member of the lily family and is one of the first vegetables ready to harvest in the spring. It originated near the Mediterranean Sea and was considered a delicacy by the ancient Greeks.

Mary Washington is a very strong growing and productive strain producing long, thick spears in May and June depending on your season. A rust resistant variety. Fresh or suitable for freezing.

Sow outdoors in mid spring in a rich, loose seed bed. It is recommend that you soak the seeds for 48 hours in warm water before sowing 2in deep, 3in apart in rows 12in apart. Germination is slow so be patient. Seeds can also be started in the greenhouse or kitchen.

Really think about where your asparagus will go because most beds can last from 20 to 30 years. For this reason, asparagus should be planted at the side or end of the garden, where it will not be disturbed by normal year to year cultivation. It is also wise to really prepare this bed well because you will want to leave it undisturbed for a few seasons till it establishes.

1929 Steele Briggs Seed Co. says...

"A Rust-resisting Asparagus. Marvelously productive. The most vigorous of all existing kinds. Yields a crop two years ahead of all other varieties; rust-resistant; largest, sweetest, most tender, and succulent shoots. We strongly recommend this variety for planting in the home-garden or on the farm."

Asparagus has been grown in American gardens since the earliest settlements were established. However, it was not until after 1850-1860 that asparagus was planted commercially.

Mary Washington Asparagus Seeds Per Package:

  • 2 g Packet - Approx 85 Seeds
  • 1 oz Wholesale - Approx 1,200 Seeds
  • 4 oz Wholesale - Approx 4,800 Seeds
  • 1 lb Wholesale - Approx 19,200 Seeds
  • 5 lb Bulk - Approx 96,000 Seeds
  • 25 lb Bulk - Approx 480,000 Seeds

Non-GMO Mary Washington asparagus seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on orders over $75.

Discover similar items in Vegetable Seeds

Spinach Giant Nobel Garden Seedsnon gmo giant nobel spinach seed bag

Spinach Seeds - Gian...

Starting at
$2.49
Carrot Tendersweet Vegetable SeedNon GMO Tendersweet Carrot Seed

Carrot Seeds - Tende...

Starting at
$2.49
Cucumber - Pickling - Boston Pickling Garden SeedNon-GMO Boston Pickling Cucumber

Cucumber Seeds - Pic...

Starting at
$2.49
detroit dark red beet seedsNon-GMO Detroit Dark Red Beets

Beet Seeds - Detroit...

Starting at
$2.49
Sweet Pepper - Big Rednon gmo big red sweet pepper seed bag

Pepper Seeds - Sweet...

Starting at
$2.49
Squash Summer Zucchini Black Beauty SeedBulk Black Beauty Zucchini Seeds

Squash Seeds - Summe...

Starting at
$2.49
Squash Summer Zucchini Black Beauty Organic SeedSquash Seeds - Summer - Zucchini Black Beauty (Organic) - Packet

Squash Seeds - Summe...

Starting at
$2.99
Broccoli - Waltham 29 Garden and Microgreen SeedNon-GMO Waltham 29 Broccoli

Broccoli Seeds - Wal...

Starting at
$2.49
Onion Utah Yellow Sweet Spanish SeedsUtah Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion Seeds - Bulk

Onion Seeds - Long -...

Starting at
$2.49
Pea Snap Sugar Snap Seednon gmo sugar snap pea seeds

Pea Seeds - Snap - S...

Starting at
$2.69

People who bought this product also bought

Strawberry Seeds - MignonetteStrawberry Seeds - Mignonette Seed Packet

Strawberry Seeds - M...

Starting at
$3.29
Asparagus Garden Seeds - UC 72asparagus UC 72 seed packet

Asparagus Seeds - UC...

Starting at
$2.49
Broccoli Waltham 29 Organic Vegetable SeedBroccoli Seeds - Waltham 29 (Organic) - Packet

Broccoli Seeds - Wal...

Starting at
$2.99
Asparagus Seeds - UC 157 F2asparagus seed packet

Asparagus Seeds - UC...

Starting at
$2.49
detroit dark red beet seedsNon-GMO Detroit Dark Red Beets

Beet Seeds - Detroit...

Starting at
$2.49
Cabbage Late Flat Dutch SeedCabbage Late Flat Dutch Seed

Cabbage Seeds - Late...

Starting at
$2.49
Brussels Sprouts - Long Island Improved Microgreen and Garden SeedNon-GMO Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts See...

Starting at
$2.49
Dipper long Handle GourdsNon GMO Gourd Vegetable Seeds

Gourds Seeds - Dippe...

Starting at
$2.79
Cauliflower - Snowball Y Improved Garden and Microgreen SeedNon-GMO Snowball Y Improved Cauliflower

Cauliflower Seeds - ...

Starting at
$2.69
Celeriac - Giant Prague Garden Seed

Celeriac Seeds - Gia...

Starting at
$2.49

Review data

out of 5 stars

reviews, Q&As