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Cold-hardy varieties and everything you need to grow them

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Mary Washington Asparagus

bare-root plants

Asparagus officinalis Heirloom variety developed by JB Norton, USDA, 1919.

Large early green stalks tolerate heat well and demonstrate good resistance to rust. For those of you who know your antique asparagus, Mary was selected from Martha. Of the two, Mary is earlier, more vigorous and more uniform.

A parent to many modern varieties and planted in American gardens for more than a century. Very winter-hardy. Z3/4. (1-year bare-root crowns)

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before March 7 will ship around March 31 through late April, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas. Orders placed after March 7 will ship around late April through early-to-mid May, in the order in which they were received.

ships in spring

7602 Mary Washington

A: 25 ea

$35.00

Additional Information

Asparagus

Plant 14–18" apart, 6–10" deep, in trenches 4' apart. Lay plants with crown up and cover with 2" of soil. As young shoots grow, add soil gradually, just covering the shoots, until the trench is full. In late fall, remove dead stalks and mulch with 3" of manure. Comes into full harvest year four.

For more info:
About Asparagus