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Asparagus - Mary Washington

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It is an attractive fern-like perennial that can produce fresh tasty spears for over 20 years if the beds are well-maintained. Asparagus prefers sandy soils but with the right preparation will perform very well in heavier clays. Valuable investment in the... Read More

$14.90 ($14.90-$19.75 choose a size)

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Specifications of Asparagus - Mary Washington

Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From RhizomeLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months October, November, December

Fertiliser All Purpose, Dolomite/Lime

Growth Rate Fast

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Asparagus - Mary Washington Reviews & Tips

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Michael
★★★★★ 1y ago

GRAHAMVALE, VIC

Asparagus - Mary Washington

Very good type. Usually vigorous, producing large, tasty spears. I'm looking forward to plentiful spears when it starts to produce.

Samantha
★★★★★ 2y ago

SHELL COVE, NSW

Asparagus Mary Washington

Growing well, in their forever home. Just need to be patient now and wait for the magic to happen.

Nick
★★★★★ 2y ago

SUNNYBANK HILLS, QLD

Asparagus Mary Washington

So much tastier from your own garden. Lots of planting tips on YouTube

Bronwyn
★★★★★ 2y ago

BLACKHEATH, NSW

Asparagus - Mary Washington

3 asparagus shoots since planting. Leaving them this year.

Rhonda
★★★★★ 3y ago

GOONELLABAH, NSW

Asparagus Mary Washington

It grows well in my back garden and with a few crowns, I will have asparagus next season.

gardengirl
★★★ 13y ago

Illawarra, NSW

Very healthy crowns arrived last month (July 2012), dug an enormous trench in my clay soil and dug in a barrow of compost, gypsum and some lime. Sprouting and the brittle shoots need to be protected from my crazy kittens...

linnie
★★ 16y ago

MODANVILLE, NSW, Australia

It didn't exactly die... It was one of the first things I bought, as crowns, and I planted them out years ago when we first got here. The best, deepest, most permanent soil and position for asparagus was in the gully down in the bottom paddock, fenced ...

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JohnMc1
★★★★★ 16y ago

WALLARAH, NSW, Australia

I bought these as two year old plants. I resisted the tempation to harvest them this year, so next year they will be in full form. 25 plants in total. I'll be picking them at four years of age.

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crookie
★★★★★ 16y ago

Crows Nest, QLD, Australia

Planted and left unharvested first season.  Cut down and mulched after tops died off, cow manure added over winter.  Second season fantastic!  Coming into our third and we are thrilled with them.  9 of 10 thrived, replaced 1 crown.

Caroline1
★★★★★ 16y ago

Dudley, NSW, Australia

going well

David White
20y ago

Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Asparagus

Best hilled for better drainage. Remove seed heads as it can easily become a weed in warmer areas. Delicious lightly steamed and served with extra-virgin olive oil, chopped basil and cracked black pepper.

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