Asparagus Mary Washington – spring flavour and reliable harvest

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Asparagus Mary Washington is one of the most classic and trusted green asparagus varieties, known for its resilience, abundant yield, and delicate flavour. This perennial variety thrives even in cooler climates and can grow in one place for up to 15 years. Mary Washington is rich in folic acid, vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, as well as essential minerals like zinc, iron, and potassium. Asparagus helps detoxify the body, strengthen blood vessels, and improve overall well-being. Easy to grow, with the first harvest in the third year – a true taste of spring straight from your garden!

🌿 Product Description

‘Mary Washington’ is a classic and highly popular green asparagus variety that has been cultivated since the early 20th century. It stands out for its hardiness, generous yield, and excellent flavour, and it adapts well to various growing conditions — including the northern climate.

🩸 Nutritional Value and Health Benefits

Asparagus is a true world champion in folic acid content – a biologically active compound that plays a key role in cell regeneration, blood formation, and hormone production.
It also contains potassium and zinc, an essential component of more than 300 enzymes that strengthen connective tissues and blood vessels while stimulating brain activity.
In addition, asparagus is rich in vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, as well as iron, calcium, and plant-based proteins, making it a valuable food for vegetarians and vegans.

Asparagus acts as a natural diuretic, helping the body eliminate toxins and excess fluids, thereby reducing swelling and supporting the prevention of urinary tract infections and inflammation.
Because of its detoxifying properties, asparagus is also considered an ideal “morning-after” vegetable to restore the body’s balance after festive evenings.

🌱 Plant Characteristics

Variety: Mary Washington
Type: Green asparagus
Growth habit: Perennial, productive for 10–15 years in the same location
Height: Up to 150 cm
Spears: Straight, dark green with a light purple tint, tender and thicker than other varieties
Flavour: Mildly sweet and delicate – a true asparagus classic
Resistance: Excellent cold tolerance, resistant to asparagus rust

🌾 Cultivation and Care

Growing asparagus requires patience, but the results are rewarding.
Only young shoots at the sprout stage are edible, which is why a special earthing-up method is used to make the spears grow longer and more tender.

Harvest season: from April to the end of May – the time when asparagus is at its most delicious.

Growing instructions:

Sowing: in March–April, 1–2 cm deep
Seed preparation: soak seeds for 3–5 days before sowing
Germination: within 1–2 weeks at +16 °C
Planting: transplant seedlings into deep beds (up to 60 cm) with well-drained soil
Harvest: begins in the third year after sowing
Yield: very good – vigorous, fast-growing plants producing thick, straight spears

🌞 Growing Conditions

Light: full sun
Soil: light, fertile, and well-drained; pH 6.5–7.5
Moisture: tolerates short dry periods, but prefers evenly moist soil
Hardiness: excellent – overwinters well even in colder regions

🍽 Culinary Use

Asparagus can be enjoyed fresh, boiled, grilled, steamed, or roasted.
It’s a perfect ingredient for spring dishes such as soups, risotto, omelettes, and salads – or simply served with butter and lemon.

📦 Packaging

Seed quantity: 3 pcs
Intended use: suitable for home gardens and small farms