Mary Washington Asparagus Crowns

Available only within the contiguous US. The predominately male hybrid emerges approximately 7-10 days earlier than other varieties. This is welcome news for asparagus lovers and market growers.

Asparagus is among the foods identified as having the highest levels of Glutathion (GSH), a potent anticarcinogen/antioxidant, that defends against cancer. Store at 36°F and 100% relative humidity.

Open -pollinated. Hardiness zones 2-9. It is disease resistant, high yielding, and somewhat rust resistant. Mary Washington produces an abundance of medium to large, purplish tinged, tightly-budded shoots.

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable, so you just plant them once and enjoy season after season of succulent spears. Rooted plants are great for fall and should be planted 4-6 weeks before first fall frost.

Plant 6'' deep in rich soil for best results. Mary Washington is fast growing, extremely hardy and rust proof. Once it is established, the original planting usually produces for 20 years! Produces abundant, giant-size asparagus with tender tips.

Their heft stands up well to stronger seasonings, higher heat, and longer cooking, and they pack more flavor per inch. Sweet, delicate, and grassy-green, with full-flavored earthiness, asparagus is a true taste of spring.

When cooked, the pencil-thin asparagus develops pleasant notes of toasted almonds, artichoke, and butter. We like to pair with other springtime delicacies like wild ramps and fiddlehead ferns, and then serve with some grilled salmon with a side of tabbouleh.

This asparagus plant is a perennial vegetable just once and enjoy the succulent spears for years. A very popular, great tasting asparagus plant. This rich green foliage remains attractive long after harvest.

Jersey Giant grows well throughout the United States and resists fusarium wilt, crown rot and rust. Can produce up to twice the yield of standard varieties. This rich green foliage remains attractive long after harvest.

It is also delicious! You'll want to order enough for large beds of delicious asparagus. It's a fun hobby of mine and I thought I would share the seeds with the world. Asparagus has no fat, no cholesterol and is low in sodium AND calories.

Some resistance to R and Blight. 21 days, 68-86°F. Spears are straight and green with tight tips. The plants start producing early and can be harvested for up to two months. Mary Washington is the most popular asparagus with home gardeners and farmers.

Very disease tolerant. Rust-resistant. Predominately male variety produces high yields of very big speared asparagus. Jersey Giant is one of the earliest asparagus to emerge in the spring.

At temperatures over 70°F, taller spears may become tough and woody. For each offer, get 10 plants. Produces higher yields with tighter tips than the original Mary Washington; same outstanding flavor.

Jersey Giant grows well throughout the United States and resists fusarium wilt, crown rot and rust. Plant asparagus just once for several years of harvest. High yielding produce of giant asparagus spears! Jersey Giant produces an abundance of flavorful...

Grows tall stalks that can yield up to 3-4 times more asparagus than other varieties. A very productive and great tasting plant. Vigorous grower and high disease resistance.

This asparagus plant is a perennial vegetable just once and enjoy the succulent spears for years. A fun and colorful asparagus to grow. A very nutritious and tasty vegetable to have in your garden.

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Country of Origin Peru Enjoy the delicious taste of asparagus with any meal.

Enjoy the delicious taste of asparagus with any meal