Make a long-term investment in your garden with our Mary Washington Asparagus seeds. This classic American heirloom is a garden superstar, beloved for producing an abundance of delicious, tender-crisp spears with a fantastic flavor. Growing asparagus from seed is a rewarding project for the patient gardener. Once established, this hardy perennial will provide a bountiful harvest of gourmet spears every spring for up to 20 years.

⭐ What you'll love

• The gourmet taste of fresh, tender asparagus spears right from the garden.
• An incredibly long-lived perennial that can produce for 20+ years.
• The attractive, feathery, fern-like foliage adds beauty to the garden.
• A reliable and rust-resistant American heirloom variety.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Mary Washington Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 3-5 feet
• Days to Maturity: 2-3 years to first harvest
• USDA Zone: 3-10
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Start seeds indoors 12-14 weeks before your last frost date.
• Soaking: Soaking seeds for 2-4 hours before planting can aid germination.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in pots. Germination can be slow.
• Transplanting: Transplant seedlings to a permanent, well-prepared bed in their second year.
• Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, sandy, well-draining soil.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

• FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
• Tracking is included with every order.