{"product_id":"mary-washington-asparagus-seeds-heirloom-perennial-garden-vegetable","title":"Mary Washington Asparagus Seeds – Heirloom Perennial Garden Vegetable","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ursc1a\" data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"205\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eProduct Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eGrow a classic garden favorite with \u003cstrong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eMary Washington Asparagus\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most trusted heirloom asparagus varieties for home gardeners. This long-lived perennial produces tender, flavorful spring spears year after year once established, making it an excellent investment for any vegetable garden. In addition to its delicious harvests, the graceful fern-like foliage adds ornamental beauty throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"velb2i\" data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"663\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"egjl58\" data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eClassic heirloom asparagus with excellent flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f2obc7\" data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eLong-lived perennial that produces for many years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cqk60p\" data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eTender spring spears perfect for fresh cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rxw33o\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eAttractive fern-like foliage adds beauty to the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hom0sh\" data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eReliable producer once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"99ipmm\" data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eTolerates summer drought after mature establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tuxmid\" data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eExcellent for raised beds, garden rows, and edible landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nk681j\" data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eHeirloom and Non-GMO variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1diez7t\" data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"191hti8\" data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eAsparagus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2dlj55\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mary Washington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18ipp0k\" data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y4l926\" data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eSeed Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom \u0026amp; 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Sow seeds approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e1\/2 inch deep\u003c\/strong\u003e in a quality seed-starting mix and maintain temperatures around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e75°F (24°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for optimal germination. Seeds typically sprout within \u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e10–30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. After the danger of frost has passed, transplant seedlings into prepared garden beds with loose, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gciv0p\" data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003ePlant Care Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003eKeep plants evenly watered during the first growing season while roots become established. Apply mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Feed lightly in spring as new fern growth emerges. Once mature, asparagus requires minimal maintenance and becomes increasingly productive each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hf54p2\" data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003eHarvest Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003eAllow plants to establish during the first growing season without harvesting. Light harvesting may begin during the second year. 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