{"product_id":"asparagus-mary-washington","title":"Asparagus-Mary Washington","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow asparagus Mary Washington for tender spring spears that return year after year. Establish a hardy heirloom bed that pays you back each season with rich, classic flavor. Count on sturdy plants that thrive in full sun, show good rust tolerance, and turn a small corner of your garden into a long-term harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy dependable flavor and time-tested garden performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial payoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant once and harvest for many seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle cool winters in many regions for reliable returns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood rust tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Support healthier stands with less worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-sun performer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow thicker, stronger spears with adequate light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible start:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin from seed or crowns to fit your timeline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up a dedicated asparagus row in a raised bed or along a fence line. Keep the bed weed-free and mulched, and let the ferns grow after harvest to recharge roots. Skip harvesting the first season to build a stronger future crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagus officinalis, Mary Washington (heirloom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, enriched with compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches between plants; rows 3–5 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 10–20 days in warm soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second or third growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height (ferns):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to a wide range of temperate zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply during dry spells and top-dress with compost each spring. Cut back brown ferns after frost, then enjoy your next round of crisp, homegrown spears.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Livingston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52721559404836,"sku":"20359","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/garoppos.com\/products\/asparagus-mary-washington","provider":"Garoppo's Stone \u0026 Garden Center and Feed \u0026 Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}