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:
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Seed Type: Organic, Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
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Seed Count: Approximately 50 seeds per packet
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Germination Rate: 70–85%
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Germination Time: 14–21 days (warm soil needed)
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Variety: ‘Mary Washington’—gold standard for flavor & yield
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Use: Fresh spears for steaming, grilling, roasting & salads
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Nursery): August to October
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Transplanting Crowns: 12–16 weeks after sowing, when seedlings form 4–6 true ferny leaves
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Temperature Range: 18 °C – 30 °C for germination; 12 °C – 25 °C for growth
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Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during establishment; moderate thereafter
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Soil: Deep, fertile, well-drained loam enriched with compost; pH 6.5–7.5
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Bed Preparation: Mound soil into 15–20 cm high ridges; space crowns 30–45 cm apart
Why Grow ‘Mary Washington’ Asparagus?
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Long-lived perennial: harvest for up to 20 years from a single planting
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Exceptional flavor & tenderness: a gourmet treat for spring meals
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High yields: robust 2–3 cm diameter spears
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Disease resistance: reliable performance with minimal pest issues
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Low maintenance: minimal work after bed establishment
