Asparagus Mary Washington

Popular variety producing long green spears. Tastes great and has been the most popular asparagus in gardens for over a century. Light cuttings in 2 years; regular cuttings thereafter.

Sow indoors 8 weeks before last frost, 1/4" deep at 25˚C (77˚F).

Sow outdoors 3 weeks before last frost, 0.25-0.5" deep and 1" apart. Thin or space plants to 18" apart in trenches 8-12" deep. As the seedlings grow, fill the trench back in.