Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington'
Edible Asparagus
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Edible Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington') - Description
Plant this perennial vegetable just once and enjoy the succulent spears for years. Graceful, feathery green foliage remains attractive long after harvest. We supply large, 1-year old roots for light cutting next spring, regular cuttings for many years thereafter. Plant roots in a bed where they can produce undisturbed. Mary Washington. Tasty shoots are thick, straight, dark green and tinged purple at the tightly folded tips. Highly resistant to asparagus rust. Uniform heavy yields. Full or partial sun.
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington') - Blooming
Fragrant white or pink flowers appear in summmer, followed by red, orange, or purple berries.
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington') - Growth
Perennial. One of the first vegetables that is ready for harvest in spring. Provide full sun exposure for best growth. Spears that aren't harvested grow into fern like stems. Asparagus plants are salt tolerant and established plants can withstand drought.
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington') - Planting
Propagate from crowns or domrant one-year-old roots purchased from a nursery. Plant in spring in trenches in sandy soil. Space crowns 4-5 ft apart. Amend soil with compost before planting.
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington') - Pest
Best to choose disease resistant varieties as fusarium root rot and rust disease can cause major problems including disfigurement and death of the asparagus plant. Aspargus beetles feed on the spears and ferns and decrease yield if present in high numbers. Control beetles by destroying old ferns in fall, spraying adult beetles with neem oil, and removing larvae from ferns in summer.
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington') - Interesting facts
Postulated to have origins along the Mediterranean sandy coasts. Cultivated for thousands of years and most popularly used in casseroles and salads.
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington') - Soil and irrigation
Does best in rich, moist sandy soil with good drainage. Keep beds well watered, especially when young.
