Up to 140 days. Heirloom, non-gmo, open pollinated. Perennial. Mary Washington Asparagus seeds can be grown into a hardy vegetable and is fairly easy to grow as a garden vegetable in a variety of climates, from zone three all the way up to nine. The Mary Washington Asparagus is the traditional variety which consists of both male and female stalks, and is resistant to rust fungi, which can harm other varieties of Asparagus. Patience is required when growing Asparagus, as they need two to three years before producing quality spears.

Latin Name: Asparagus officinalis
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Days to Plant Maturity: 140 days
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Seed Planting Depth: 6-12"
Plant Spacing:
Row Spacing: 18"
Growth Habit: Upright
Soil Preference: Dry, sandy, PH 6.5 and above, good to have one inch layer of compost at bottom of trench
Temp Preference: Warmer
Light Preference: Full sun is optimum, but it can grow with partial shade
Resistances: Drought
Vegetable Color: Green with purple tips
Flavor: Has been described as a bright flavor with an earthy undertone