Mary Washington Asparagus Seeds Qty. 30

South GA Seed Company
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Great asparagus has a green shoot with a purple tip; you can harvest them after 3 years. Always cut down when harvesting asparagus shoots never pull them up you might damage the crowns. Delicious when cooked! Never cook them in an aluminum pan. They do like well composted manure and mulch.

  • QTY: 30
  • Seed Planting Depth: 1"
  • Germination Temperature: 68
  • Days to Germination: 25
  • Row Spacing: 24"
  • Plant Spacing: 18"
  • 100' Row Yield: 12 lb
  • Sun: Full
  • Harvest time: 3 years

How to Save Seeds 

Wait for the asparagus plant to flower: Asparagus plants usually produce small white or pink flowers in late spring to early summer. The flowers will eventually turn into small green berries that contain the seeds. Harvest the berries: Once the berries turn red, they are ready to be harvested. Pick them off the plant and place them in a container. Extract the seeds: Use your fingers or a spoon to gently crush the berries and release the seeds. Be careful not to damage the seeds. Clean the seeds: Place the seeds in a bowl of water and stir them gently. The seeds will sink to the bottom while the debris will float to the top. Skim off the debris and drain the water. Dry the seeds: Spread the seeds out on a paper towel or a plate and let them dry in a cool, dry place for a few days. Once the seeds are completely dry, store them in an airtight container until you are ready to plant them.