100 Mary Washington Asparagus Seeds — Heirloom Perennial, Zones 3-10

Some plants grow and go. Asparagus stays — and rewards your patience for a generation.

The Mary Washington Asparagus is one of the great long games of the garden. Plant these seeds today, nurture the crowns through their first two quiet years, and by year three you'll begin harvesting thick, tender green spears with those signature purple-tipped heads that chefs have prized for decades. Do it right, and this single planting will feed your table every spring for 15 years or more.

That's not just a vegetable. That's a legacy planting.

Our Mary Washington seeds are true heirloom quality — untreated, open-pollinated, and selected for high viability. Each resealable, moisture-proof packet contains 100 seeds, ready to start your asparagus bed this season.

Why Mary Washington

• Heirloom Variety — untreated, open-pollinated heritage seeds with proven performance
• Perennial Harvest — plant once, enjoy recurring spring harvests for 15+ years
• Rust Resistant — naturally resistant to asparagus rust for healthier, longer-lived plants
• Superior Flavor — thick, tender green spears with tight purple tips, prized by home cooks and chefs alike
• High Germination — tested for viability so your patch gets off to a strong start
• Wide Hardiness Range — thrives in USDA Zones 3 through 10

Your Growing Journey

1. Start Indoors (10-12 weeks before last frost) — Soak seeds for 24 hours to speed germination. Plant ½ inch deep in peat pots. Keep soil moist at 70-80°F. Germination takes 14-21 days.
2. Transplant Outdoors — After all danger of frost has passed, transplant seedlings into a prepared trench 6-8 inches deep. Fill in soil gradually as they grow.
3. Years 1 & 2: Establish the Crown — Water consistently and resist the urge to harvest. These years are an investment — the crown is building the root system that will feed you for a decade.
4. Year 3 and Beyond: Harvest — Begin light harvesting. Each year the harvest grows more abundant as the crowns mature and strengthen.

Growing Specs

• Plant Type: Perennial Vegetable
• Seeds per Packet: 100
• Mature Height: 4-5 ft tall fern-like foliage in summer
• Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
• Soil: Deep, fertile, sandy, well-drained
• Hardiness Zones: 3-10
• Packaging: Moisture-proof, resealable packet

The best gardens are planted with intention and tended with patience. Begin to tell your story thru your garden.