{"product_id":"asparagus-mary-washington-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Asparagus Mary Washington 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(62, 115, 21);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Washington Asparagus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the gold standard heirloom variety for home gardeners and small-scale growers seeking reliable, long-term production. This non-GMO cultivar is prized for its vigorous growth and exceptional yield potential, delivering thick, tender spears year after year once established. As a perennial crop, Mary Washington plants mature into productive crowns that continue producing for 10–15 years with proper care — making it one of the best long-term investments for permanent garden beds. Spears are uniform in size, excellent for fresh eating and preservation, and develop rich flavor when harvested at peak tenderness. \u003cstrong\u003eNote: asparagus takes approximately 3 years from seed to first harvest — patience is rewarded with decades of production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 72, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 87%. Test Date: 10\/25. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 72, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 70%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Mary Washington Asparagus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10–15 Year Perennial Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant once — harvest for decades. Mary Washington crowns produce abundant spears year after year with proper care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Standard Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most trusted and widely grown asparagus variety for home gardens for over 75 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick, Tender Spears:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uniform, flavorful spears ideal for fresh eating, roasting, grilling, steaming, canning, and freezing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Term Garden Investment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most rewarding perennial vegetables a home gardener can grow — a permanent bed that pays off for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations — save seeds year after year to sustain your asparagus bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires full sun — at least 6 to 8 hours per day — for best crown development and spear production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers deep, well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.5–7.0. Asparagus roots grow deep — prepare beds to at least 12 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting from Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 12–14 weeks before last frost. Transplant seedlings outdoors after last frost when 10–12 inches tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishing Crowns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 and 2: allow ferns to grow fully to build strong root crowns. Do not harvest spears during establishment years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 3: harvest spears for 2–3 weeks only. Year 4+: harvest for 6–8 weeks per season as crowns mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 12–18 inches apart in rows 4–5 feet apart. Asparagus needs room to spread as crowns expand over the years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist during establishment. Mature beds are moderately drought-tolerant but benefit from regular watering during spear production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top-dress with compost or balanced fertilizer each spring before spears emerge and again after the final harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spears at ground level when 6–8 inches tall and before tips begin to open. Stop harvesting when spears thin to pencil-size to allow ferns to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David’s Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds has taken the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safeseedpledge.org\/\" style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds® holds a valid Vegetable Seed License, ensuring our seeds meet state and federal quality standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss spears in olive oil, salt, and pepper — roast at 425°F for 12–15 minutes for caramelized, tender asparagus with crispy tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grill over medium-high heat for 4–6 minutes, turning once — finish with lemon juice and shaved parmesan for a classic preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam whole spears for 4–6 minutes for a clean, tender side dish — serve with butter, hollandaise, or a simple vinaigrette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauté in olive oil with garlic and shallots for 5–7 minutes over medium-high heat for a quick, flavorful side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreezing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanch spears for 2–3 minutes, cool in ice water, and freeze for a year-round supply of garden-fresh asparagus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003eOrder Mary Washington Asparagus Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOrder yours today and plant a perennial asparagus bed that will reward you with fresh spears for 10–15 years — it takes about 3 years to the first harvest, but it’s absolutely worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplies to harvested asparagus spears (not planting seeds). Per ½ cup (90g) cooked asparagus:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2g (0% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13mg (1% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7g (1% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8g (6% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 134mcg (34% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.5mcg (38% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5mg (8% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutritional values are estimates for harvested spears from mature asparagus plants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom varieties may exhibit natural variation in size and maturation. Results may vary based on growing conditions, climate, soil preparation, and gardening practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration in an airtight container extends viability. Properly stored asparagus seeds remain viable for 2–3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8. Mary Washington asparagus requires a winter dormancy period for best long-term crown health and is not recommended for Zone 9+ without a cold treatment. Consult your local extension service for zone-specific planting guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Term Commitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagus is a perennial crop requiring 2–3 years of establishment before the first harvest. Do not harvest spears during the first two growing seasons to allow crowns to develop fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 83, 22);\"\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. 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