{"product_id":"asparagus-mary-washington","title":"Asparagus Seeds - Mary Washington","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp to 140 days. Heirloom, non-gmo, open pollinated. Perennial. Mary Washington Asparagus seeds can be grown into a hardy vegetable and is fairly easy to grow as a garden vegetable in a variety of climates, from zone three all the way up to nine. The Mary Washington Asparagus is the traditional variety which consists of both male and female stalks, and is resistant to rust fungi, which can harm other varieties of Asparagus. Patience is required when growing Asparagus, as they need two to three years before producing quality spears. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mary Washington Asparagus From Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Asparagus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Plant Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, sandy, PH 6.5 and above, good to have one inch layer of compost at bottom of trench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is optimum, but it can grow with partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green with purple tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Has been described as a bright flavor with an earthy undertone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 g - Approximately 90 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 1,200 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 4,800 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 19,200 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 96,000‬ Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary Washington Asparagus is a hardy garden vegetable whose seeds can be initially sown indoors, between mid-February and May. Using a one and a half inch deep pot, sow the Asparagus seeds half an inch deep and two inches apart. After ten to twelve weeks, you can transplant the Asparagus starts outdoors in your vegetable garden, so long as there is no frost. In your garden, dig a six to twelve inch deep, eighteen inch wide trench. Spreading a one inch layer of compost at the bottom of the trench is recommended. Cover the crowns with soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the Asparagus crowns grow, keep them covered with soil and give one inch of water a week. Take care not to give too much water, as soil that stays wet can cause the roots to rot and will produce brown, soft spears. During the first year, you must exercise patience and resist the temptation to harvest. In the second year, you may harvest the Asparagus spears for two weeks when they are the thickness of a pencil. The following year, increase harvesting to four weeks. After that, you may harvest for eight weeks. Mary Washington Asparagus Seeds. Heirloom, non-gmo. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"2g Pkg (3x4)","offer_id":35721236545690,"sku":"18565","price":1.69,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":35721236578458,"sku":"30413","price":5.58,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35721236611226,"sku":"30412","price":8.79,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35721236643994,"sku":"30411","price":24.86,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":35721236676762,"sku":"41130","price":106.75,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/1202\/3450\/products\/asparagus-mary-washington-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1597326440","url":"https:\/\/peakdesign6743-com.myshopify.com\/products\/asparagus-mary-washington","provider":"peakdesign6743.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}