Mary Washington Asparagus Seedling Root
Species:Â Asparagus officinalis
History:Â The parent of these seedlings, Mary Washington, was introduced by the US Department of Agriculture in California in 1949. Named after George Washington's mother, it is part of the Washington series of asparagus. Fittingly, it remains one of the most popular varieties of asparagus in the US today. These seedlings may vary from their parents but should bear similar traits!
Why We Grow It:Â We love offering seedlings as a way to add some diversity to the plants being grown! The parent variety Mary Washington is known for producing large quantities of uniform spears in the spring. They have an excellent nutty and buttery flavour and are known for being resistant to rust. They are hardy against both cold and heat.
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Species:Â Asparagus officinalis
History:Â The parent of these seedlings, Mary Washington, was introduced by the US Department of Agriculture in California in 1949. Named after George Washington's mother, it is part of the Washington series of asparagus. Fittingly, it remains one of the most popular varieties of asparagus in the US today. These seedlings may vary from their parents but should bear similar traits!
Why We Grow It:Â We love offering seedlings as a way to add some diversity to the plants being grown! The parent variety Mary Washington is known for producing large quantities of uniform spears in the spring. They have an excellent nutty and buttery flavour and are known for being resistant to rust. They are hardy against both cold and heat.
