Park Seed Mary Washington Asparagus Seeds
Best reliable heirloom choice for patient home gardeners.
This classic heirloom is the ultimate long-term investment for your vegetable patch, rewarding patience with decades of nutrient-dense harvests. While it demands a slow start and a bit of foresight to establish, the payoff is a reliable, fresh supply of tender stalks that supermarket produce simply cannot match.
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Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking a long-term, reliable food source
- Growers in humid climates prone to fungal plant diseases
- Culinary enthusiasts prioritizing fresh, garden-to-table produce quality
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate results from their planting efforts
- Urban gardeners with limited square footage or container setups
- Beginners looking for the easiest possible entry into vegetable gardening
Performance breakdown
Heirloom Reliability
A classic, time-tested variety that consistently delivers dependable garden performance.
Yield Potential
Produces abundant, straight shoots once the perennial root system establishes.
Growth Longevity
Offers years of recurring harvests from a single initial planting effort.
Ease of Cultivation
Requires patience and specific zone conditions for successful long-term establishment.
Nutritional Density
Packed with essential vitamins, making it a powerhouse for home growers.
Flavor Profile
Delivers the delicate, fresh taste that defines premium home-grown asparagus.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Vegetable
Crop Type
Asparagus
Variety
Mary Washington
Lifecycle
Perennial
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone
Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Water Needs
Moderate
Days to Maturity
60 days
Seed Count
20
Planting Season
Spring
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