- Minimum seed Count: 75
- Germination Days: 7-14
- Hardiness Zones: Perennial
- Planting Depth:1”
- Plant Spacing: 24”
- Growth Habit: Upright
- Soil Preference: Dry, sandy, pH 6.5
- Temp Preference: Warm
- Light Preference: Full sun can take partial shade
- Days to Maturity: 100-130
- Pests/diseases: Slugs and aphids
An Open Pollinate Perennial variety. Mary Washington Asparagus are hardy vegetable and are very easy to grow as a garden vegetable in a wide range of climates zones (3-9). This is a very traditional variety which is resistant to drought and rust fungi. Asparagus growth is very slow hence one must have a lot of patience, they need two to three years before producing quality spears.