Mary Washington (Asparagus Variety)-Outdoor
Maintenance Level
Low
Placements
Outdoor
Toxic
Non-toxic
Fragrance
Yes
Seasons
spring and summer
Plant Height
3-6 feet
Water Frequency
Winter
Water sparingly
Summer
Water regularly
Fertilizer Frequency
Winter
No need
Summer
Monthly once
A popular and reliable heirloom asparagus variety known for good yields and disease resistance. Perennial vegetable.
From underground crowns, sending up edible spears in spring and feathery ferns in summer.
Edible and nutritious spears, attractive fern-like foliage.
Dos
Plant in well-drained soil, provide full sun, water regularly during growing season, fertilize annually, allow ferns to grow after harvest to replenish the crown.
Don'ts
Harvest spears in the first year or two (allow plants to establish), overwater, neglect weeding.