Mary Washington

Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington' | Zones 3-9 | Soil: Sandy, Loamy, Well-Drained

Mary Washington is an heirloom asparagus (not a hybrid) that produces large, green stalks earlier than other varieties of asparagus.  There are usually male and female plants with the female plants producing red seed berries each year.

Millennium

Asparagus officinalis 'Millennium' | Zones 3-8 | Soil: Sandy, Loamy, Well-Drained

In the past decade Millennium has emerged as the top choice for asparagus varieties across the upper Midwest.  It is high yielding, long lived, cold hardy, and adaptable to a wide range of soils.

Purple Passion

Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion' | Zones 3-8 | Soil: Sandy, Loamy, Well-Drained

Purple Passion produces attractive purple spears which have a mild, nutty flavor and are somewhat ‘sweeter’ than other asparagus varieties.   The tender spears turn green when cooked.

Asparagus Fertilizer

Asparagus requires adequate fertilization for a thicker more vigorous crop.