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Asparagus - Mary Washington

Asparagus - Mary Washington

$2.50Price
Approx 20 Seeds Per Packet
 
Green thick spears with a purple tinge the grow to a harvestable length of 15cm. Can be eaten raw or cooked. Freshly harvested spears are crisp and sweet.
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  • When to plant:

    Cool Climate: Aug to Nov

    Temperate Climate: Aug to Nov

    Arid Climate: Sept to Nov

    Sub Tropical: Aug to Nov

    Tropical: Mar to Oct

  • Planting Info:

    Germination Temperature: 23°C to 27°C

    Plant Spacing: 30cm

    Plant Height: 150cm

    Position: Part Shade to Full Sun

    Seed Depth: 10mm

    Germination Time: 20 to 35 days

    Maturity Time: 2 to 3 years

  • Growing Tips:

    Avoid harvesting in the first 2 years to allow plants to put energy into developing the crowns, new spears will start thin and will thicken each year for the first few years. In third season cut ferns back in winter and harvest thicker stems as they then appear and reach around 15cm in length. Spears can grow quickly on warm days and may need harvesting daily. Harvest for up to 12 weeks and then leave spears to go to fern.

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