{"product_id":"asparagus-mary-washington","title":"Asparagus 'Mary Washington'","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"211\"\u003e‘Mary Washington’ asparagus\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eAsparagus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mary Washington’) is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"297\"\u003every hardy perennial vegetable\u003c\/strong\u003e grown for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"355\"\u003etender, flavourful green spears\u003c\/strong\u003e harvested in spring. A recognized heritage variety, it is prized for its productivity and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eHarvesting usually begins \u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"528\"\u003emid-May to June\u003c\/strong\u003e in Quebec, once the plants are well established (usually from the 2nd or 3rd year). After the harvest period, the feathery foliage develops and contributes to the plant's vigour for subsequent seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eIt prefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"806\"\u003edeep, rich and very well-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, in \u003cstrong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"838\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e. A permanent planting can produce for 15 to 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eThe discreet flowers are \u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"963\"\u003evisited by pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eAsparagus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mary Washington’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perennial vegetable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May to June\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eSpear colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eFoliage height\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 to 1.5 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep, rich and well-drained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zone 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e‘Mary Washington’ asparagus\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for those looking for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003edurable, hardy and productive vegetable crop\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfectly suited to Quebec conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Centre Jardin Zotic","offers":[{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":51539924255037,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/9327\/6221\/files\/AsparagusMaryWashington.jpg?v=1774877523","url":"https:\/\/serresmagog.ca\/en\/products\/asparagus-mary-washington","provider":"Serres Magog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}