Heirloom Asparagus Organic Seeds - Mary Washington

Experience the elegance of fresh asparagus with Mary Washington—the time-honored heirloom variety that delivers tender, flavorful spears year after year.

Establish a Gourmet Perennial in Your Garden!

‘Mary Washington’ is the benchmark among heirloom asparagus varieties, prized for its vigorous, disease-resistant crowns and consistently thick, uniform spears. Once established, these long-lived perennials produce an abundant spring harvest for 15–20 years, offering farm-fresh quality straight from your own bed.

Product Features:

• Seed Type: Organic, Heirloom, Open-Pollinated

• Seed Quantity: Approximately 1 g per packet

• Germination Rate: 70–85%

• Germination Time: 14–21 days (warm soil needed)

• Variety: ‘Mary Washington’—gold standard for flavor & yield

• Use: Fresh spears for steaming, grilling, roasting & salads

• Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch

Growing Conditions (Pakistan):

• Sowing Season (Nursery): August to October

• Transplanting Crowns: 12–16 weeks after sowing, when seedlings form 4–6 true ferny leaves

• Temperature Range: 18 °C – 30 °C for germination; 12 °C – 25 °C for growth

• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during establishment; moderate thereafter

• Soil: Deep, fertile, well-drained loam enriched with compost; pH 6.5–7.5

• Bed Preparation: Mound soil into 15–20 cm high ridges; space crowns 30–45 cm apart

Why Grow ‘Mary Washington’ Asparagus?

• Long-lived perennial: harvest for up to 20 years from a single planting

• Exceptional flavor & tenderness: a gourmet treat for spring meals

• High yields: robust 2–3 cm diameter spears

• Disease resistance: reliable performance with minimal pest issues

• Low maintenance: minimal work after bed establishment

• Premium Heirloom Asparagus Seeds Mary Washington (~50 seeds, classic perennial, harvest from year 3)