{"product_id":"asparagus-mary-washington","title":"Asparagus - Mary Washington","description":"\u003cp\u003e25 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Mary Washington'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most popular heirloom asparagus varieties, producing \u003cstrong\u003elong, tender green spears\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent flavor. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eperennial vegetable\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning plants can continue producing for \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e once established. Asparagus requires patience—the first full harvest usually begins \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 years after planting\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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