Description
“Mary Washington” asparagus (Asparagus officinalis “Mary Washington”) is one of the older and most common asparagus varieties. The delicious spears are tender, thick, heavy and straight and are of a rich dark green colour with a purple tinge. Produces uniform spears and a heavy yield. It is fast growing, extremely hardy. This perennial vegetable is harvested in spring, producing a high yield of tender spears from a rhizome crown. Asparagus is often planted from 1-year-old crowns, producing a small crop in three years and heavier yield for up to 30 years. Tender asparagus spears are snapped or cut close to the ground to harvest. Plant hardiness zone 3
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