Mary Washington Asparagus – 25 Live Plant Plugs | Heirloom Perennial Vegetable | Asparagus officinalis | Edible Garden Starters | PRE-ORDER

Start a productive perennial vegetable garden with this 25-pack of live Mary Washington Asparagus plugs. This classic heirloom variety is known for its tender green spears, reliable growth, and ability to produce harvests for many years once established.

Unlike asparagus crowns, these are young, actively growing plant plugs with developing root systems. Each plug contains multiple seedlings, giving you a convenient way to establish a dedicated asparagus bed or expand an existing edible garden.

Mary Washington Asparagus is a long-lived perennial that can remain productive for 15–20 years or longer with proper care. Its tender spears emerge in spring, followed by tall, fern-like summer foliage that helps the plants store energy for future harvests.

You will receive 25 live asparagus plugs, each containing approximately four seedlings. The plugs will be individually bagged to help maintain moisture during shipping, and planting instructions are included.

You will receive:
✔️ 25 live Mary Washington Asparagus plugs
✔️ Approximately 4 seedlings per plug
✔️ Heirloom green asparagus variety
✔️ Young, actively growing plants with developing roots
✔️ Individually bagged plugs to help retain moisture
✔️ Planting instructions and secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Mary Washington Asparagus
Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis ‘Mary Washington’
Plant Type: Hardy perennial vegetable
Growth Stage: Young live seedling plugs
Sun Requirements: Full sun, ideally 6–8 hours daily
Soil: Fertile, organic-rich, well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture during establishment and prolonged dry periods
Mature Height: Approximately 4–6 feet when allowed to develop its summer foliage
Growth Rate: Moderate; establishes gradually during its first few growing seasons
USDA Zones: Approximately 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes, in large, deep containers, although permanent garden beds are generally preferred

💡 Care Tip: Plant your asparagus plugs promptly after arrival in a sunny location with deep, well-draining soil. Space individual seedlings approximately 12–18 inches apart to provide room for their mature root systems. If a plug contains multiple seedlings, carefully separate them only if the roots can be divided without excessive damage. Water regularly during establishment and allow the fern-like foliage to grow throughout the season so the plants can store energy for future harvests.