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Back to buying options9 Mary Washington Asparagus Plants – Live Asparagus Plugs | Perennial Vegetable Garden | Edible Garden Starter Plants | Pre-Order
Grow a long-lasting edible garden with Mary Washington Asparagus, a classic perennial vegetable prized for its tender spring spears and dependable garden performance. Unlike annual vegetables, asparagus can remain productive for many years once established, making it an excellent choice for dedicated vegetable beds, edible landscapes, and perennial food gardens.
This listing includes 9 live Mary Washington Asparagus plugs. Each plug contains multiple young plants and is prepared for planting after arrival. Asparagus develops an extensive perennial root system and becomes more productive as the planting matures.
These are live plant plugs rather than bare asparagus crowns. They are ideal for gardeners who enjoy starting their own perennial vegetable patch and watching it develop over multiple seasons.
You will receive:
✔️ 9 live Mary Washington Asparagus plugs
✔️ Young rooted asparagus plants ready for planting
✔️ Multiple seedlings per plug
✔️ Perennial edible vegetable
✔️ Planting information included
✔️ Moisture-protected packaging for shipping
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Mary Washington Asparagus
Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis ‘Mary Washington’
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial vegetable
Growth Stage: Live rooted plant plugs
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, loose, well-draining soil
Watering: Water regularly while establishing; once established, asparagus can tolerate periods of dryness
Plant Spacing: Approximately 8–12 inches for individual plants, depending on garden design
Mature Height: Approximately 3–5 feet when foliage is fully developed
Growth Rate: Moderate; establishment takes time
USDA Zones: Approximately 3–9
Container Friendly: Not ideal for long-term production; best planted in a permanent garden bed
💡 Care Tip: Choose a permanent sunny location because asparagus can remain productive for many years. Prepare the soil deeply before planting and keep young plants well watered during their first growing season while their perennial root systems develop.
🥦 Harvest Note: Young asparagus plants need time to establish before significant harvesting. Avoid heavy harvesting during the early establishment period so the plants can build strong root reserves for future seasons.
📦 Pre-Order & Shipping Note: This is a pre-order live plant listing. Plants may take approximately 10–30 days to ship depending on current order volume and plant availability. Every effort will be made to ship sooner when possible, but plants may require additional growing time to reach a healthy, shippable condition.
