Get three different varieties, 30 plants total. This is a wonderful opportunity to start an asparagus bed at a bargain price. Get 10 healthy roots each of Mary Washington, Sweet Purple and Jersey Supreme (pgs. 3 and 7). You'll marvel over the thick, tender, dark green spears of Mary Washington. Sweet Purple produces heavy shoots that are deep, dark purple (turns green when cooked) with less fiber and a unique taste. Jersey Supreme is disease resistant, cold and heat tolerant, ensuring a good crop under diverse growing conditions. Hardy perennial.
Growing Zone: 3 to 10
Light Requirements: Full Sun
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