Asparagus Mary Washington Seeds

A classic and reliable perennial vegetable grown for its tender green spears and long productive lifespan.

 

Asparagus Mary Washington forms strong upright plants that develop into long lived crowns producing generous harvests of flavourful spears each spring.

 

The fresh green shoots offer excellent taste and texture bringing a premium crop to kitchen gardens allotments and raised beds while the ferny summer foliage adds light airy structure to the garden.

 

This hardy perennial thrives in full sun and well drained soil showing excellent resilience and returning year after year with increasing yields.

 

Perfect for vegetable gardens perennial beds and long term productive planting schemes

 

Seed Qty Approx: 1 gram

 

Sow: February to May indoors or direct outdoors from April

Germination: 14 to 30 days at mild temperatures

Soil and Position: Free draining fertile soil in full sun

Height Spread: Ferns reach 120 to 150 cm tall 45 to 60 cm spread

Harvest: From the second or third year in spring

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in trays of moist well drained compost Lightly cover with fine soil and maintain mild steady temperatures until germination Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle spacing 45 to 60 cm apart Harden off indoor seedlings and plant out after the last frost

Alternatively sow directly into prepared soil in late spring

 

Grow and Maintenance

Keep young plants well watered during establishment then moderately once crowns are growing strongly Allow plants to grow freely in the first year to build strong crowns Cut back the dried ferny foliage in late autumn and mulch lightly to protect crowns Harvest lightly in the second year and fully from the third year onwards

 

Uses and Benefits

Tender green spears with excellent flavour

Long lived perennial crop for spring harvests

Attractive ferny foliage for summer structure

Hardy productive and easy to maintain

Perfect for vegetable gardens and allotments