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Heirloom: Mary Washington is a classic heirloom variety of Asparagus officinalis, developed in the early 20th century, renowned for its reliability and widespread use in home gardens.
Plant Features: This perennial produces thick, tender, medium-green spears with tightly closed, purplish tips, growing from a robust root system that can yield for 15-20 years with proper care.
Flavor and Texture: It offers a delicate, sweet, and slightly nutty flavor with a crisp yet succulent texture, making it a favorite for steaming, grilling, or eating raw.
Cultivation Needs: Mary Washington thrives in well-drained, sandy loam soil with full sun exposure, requiring patience as it takes 2-3 years after planting to establish for a full harvest.
Quality: All Asparagus seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.
Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.
Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall.
Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.
Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.
Freshness: All Asparagus seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!