Mary Washington Improved Asparagus Plant

Name: Mary Washington Improved Asparagus Plant
Brand: Gurneys
SKU: 68094
Price: 44.99 USD
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Best open-pollinated variety
Higher yields, tighter tips than original
Excellent flavor
Extra-long cutting period

The best of the open-pollinated varieties. Produces higher yields with tighter tips than the original Mary Washington; same outstanding flavor. Not high-heat tolerant, so be sure to cut spears on the short side. At temperatures over 70°F, taller spears may become tough and woody.

Visual Details

Zone
3-8
Light
Full Sun
Height
4 - 5 feet
Spacing
18 inches apart
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate.

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Zone
3-8
Light
Full Sun
Height
4 - 5 feet
Spacing
18 inches apart
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate.

Botanical NameAsparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington Improved'

FoliageFeathery fern-like green foliage.

Formvegetable, asparagus, open pollinated

Height4 - 5 feet

SizeJumbo

Spread18 inches

Hardiness Zone3-8
Depth6 - 10 inches

Growth RateModerate growth rate.

LightFull Sun

PruningMow plants down after the foliage has turned brown.

Soil RequirementsSandy Soil

Spacing18 inches apart
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Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule

Annual Vegetable Plants & Herbs

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B - 8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
8B - 9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
9B - 10B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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Asparagus: Planting Delayed
Asparagus: Site Prep
Asparagus: Planting Tips
Asparagus: Pruning
Asparagus: Watering

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Estimated Ship Date:

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule

Annual Vegetable Plants & Herbs

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B - 8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
8B - 9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
9B - 10B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.