Asparagus – Mary Washington

Asparagus officinalis

1 year old plants        For more information check out the article on the Shop Page

Best grown in well drained spot in full sun.  Does well in sandy soil but can grow in clay that is on a slope or hill for drainage.  Does not tolerate saturated soil conditions.  It does well in a high pH soils.  This variety is a popular heirloom variety.  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.  It is harvested in April or May.   Please note that you should not harvest your asparagus bed until it is three years old.