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Asparagus 'Mary Washington'

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Mary Washington' produces thick, straight, dark green spears tinged with purple at the tightly folded tips; wonderful flavour raw or cooked.

Product: Asparagus 'Mary Washington'

Product type: SEED (20)

Botanical name: Asparagus officinalis

Mary Washington' produces thick, straight, dark green spears tinged with purple at the tightly folded tips; wonderful flavour raw or cooked. Asparagus produces ferny growth and has both male and female plants. Further detailed growing info on the website.

Plant type: Herbaceous perennial

Plant height: 1.5 m

Sow when: Germinate best at 25°C soil temp.

Temperate: Mid spring to summer

Subtropical: Early spring to autumn

Tropical: Not suitable

Germination: Approx. 21 days

Depth: 5 mm deep, cover seed lightly

Position: Full sun

Sow where: Sow into seed tray, transplant when soil is warm

Soil type: Deep, rich, well drained soil; pH 6.5, lime if necessary

Rows: 1.2 m apart

Details: After the 1st year, remove female berry-bearing plants as the berries will self-sow and choke the bed if left

Harvest: Avoid harvesting in the first 2 years, to allow the crowns to build strength

20 seeds per packet

Asparagus officinalis

Herbaceous perennial