{"product_id":"asparagus-seeds-mary-washington-heirloom-perennial-garden-vegetable-cold-hardy-asparagus-spears","title":"Asparagus Seeds – Mary Washington Heirloom | Perennial Garden Vegetable | Cold-Hardy Asparagus Spears","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eMary Washington Asparagus is a classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eheirloom, perennial vegetable\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its tender, flavorful green spears and long-term productivity. Once established, this asparagus variety will reward you with \u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"548\"\u003efresh spring harvests year after year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"777\"\u003ePerfect for home gardeners who want a dependable, low-maintenance crop, Mary Washington is \u003cstrong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"675\"\u003ecold-hardy, disease-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e, and ideal for raised beds or in-ground gardens. 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