{"product_id":"asparagus-seeds-mary-washington","title":"ASPARAGUS Seeds, Mary Washington","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Washington Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington')\u003c\/strong\u003e is an heirloom, open-pollinated perennial grown for its tender, flavorful spears. A reliable, rust-resistant classic, it produces a dependable harvest each spring for many years once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 5 feet (ferns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6 to 8 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, organic-rich, pH 6.0 to 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed, grilled, or roasted spears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lived perennial beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring harvests year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible landscape borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart from seed indoors or sow directly in a permanent, well-drained bed in full sun. Plant in deep, rich soil and be patient, as harvest begins lightly in the second or third year. Keep the bed weed-free and well-fed, and let the ferns grow through summer to feed the crown for future seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet, grassy, and tender with the classic asparagus flavor at its best when spears are harvested young and cooked simply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1 gram","offer_id":50304494141718,"sku":"B-10-8746594","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/ASPARAGUS_Seeds_Mary_Washington_6ee6c34d-2f12-438a-a616-dc84aa4e19a7.jpg?v=1764093556","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/asparagus-seeds-mary-washington","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}