Asparagus, Mary Washington

Orders usually need 2 business days to prepare before shipping. Estimated U.S. transit is 4–5 business days after dispatch, excluding preparation time. Transit to other supported destinations is estimated at 7–11 business days after dispatch, excluding preparation time. See the shipping policy.

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Haiyiplants Return and Exchange Guarantee | 30-Day Worry-Free After-Sales Service, Quality You Can Trust

At Haiyiplants, we want every customer to feel confident when choosing their favorite seeds. Therefore, we are proud to introduce our 30-day worry-free return and exchange policy—providing transparent and thoughtful service to safeguard your gardening journey. Whether the seed variety does not meet your expectations or you encounter any quality issues, our team is dedicated to providing you with efficient solutions to ensure that your shopping experience is always worry-free.

Order Cancellation
You can cancel your order within 48 hours after placing it. Refunds will be returned to your original payment method, with processing times of 1-2 business days.

Return Policy: Convenient Process, Safe Refunds
We guarantee that all seeds are non-GMO varieties and provide reliable germination rate assurance. If you find that the packaging is damaged, the seeds are moldy, the variety does not match the description, or the promised germination rate is not achieved under the correct cultivation conditions, you can request a return within 30 days of receiving your order. After verification, we will issue a full refund.

Exchange Policy: Accurate Matching, Quick Replacement
If you receive seeds with the aforementioned quality issues or need to change the variety specifications, you can request an exchange within 30 days. We will prioritize matching you with the desired variety and quickly dispatch the new products to minimize your waiting time.

After-Sales Service Exceptions
Haiyiplants is not responsible for returns, exchanges, or seed failure due to the following circumstances: improper storage (such as high temperatures, humidity, or exposure to sunlight), cultivation environments that do not meet plant growth requirements, or sowing errors that are not related to the quality of the product itself, leading to seeds failing to germinate or poor growth; contamination or loss caused by human error after the seeds have been unsealed.

Note: For seeds that experience a decrease in germination rate due to slight improper storage, our team of professional horticulturists can provide free cultivation guidance. For more details, please contact our customer service.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about returns or exchanges or need assistance, please contact us through the following methods:

• Email: export@haiyiplants.com
• Service Hours: Replies within 24 hours, 7 days a week

At Haiyiplants, we uphold our dual quality commitment to non-GMO and germination rates, sincerely treating every gardening enthusiast. Our 30-day worry-free return and exchange policy is designed to allow you to shop with peace of mind and enjoy the fun of planting to harvesting, easily embracing the joy of lush greenery. Thank you for your trust and support!

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How to Grow
Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating. 

Mulches also help retain soil moisture and maintain even soil temperatures. Put down a layer of newspaper 5-10 sheets thick between the rows (soak the papers in water first, so they won't blow away) and then cover the newspaper with dry grass clippings, aged bark mulch, weed-free straw, etc.  Always keep mulches off of plants’ stems to prevent possible rot.

Keep plants well-watered during the growing season, especially during dry spells. Plants need about 1 inch of rain per week during the growing season. It's best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated.

Do NOT cut plants back after harvest, allow them to fern and grow as long as they can before frost. They will become quite large. They need the green foliage to make food for themselves to make strong plants next year.

Have your soil tested for fertilizer recommendations. Fertilize after harvest and in late summer.

Monitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.

In late fall cut tops to ground level when they have turned brown. In cooler climates mulch the ground with evergreen branches or straw after the ground freezes for extra protection. Remove this winter mulch in early spring.
 
Tips
Do NOT harvest asparagus the first year. Allow the plants to grow and make food to store in the roots for stronger plants the following year. When plants are two years old you can harvest them for a short period. In the third year you can harvest for four weeks.

Harvest when new spears emerge in spring. Harvest when spears are about ½ inch wide. On average spears should be 6-8 inches tall. 

Using a sharp, clean knife, cut young spears at ground level and set in water with the cut side down until you are ready to store the spears. 

Harvest frequently before spears start to leaf out. 

Do not harvest spears less than ¼ inch in diameter.

Prepare as soon as possible as fresh asparagus is best. 

Asparagus also freezes well for later use. Sort the spears by thickness and “blanch” smaller ones 1 ½ minutes, medium for 2 minutes and thickest for 3 minutes. To do this, drop the spears into boiling water for the recommended time, then plunge into cold water to stop the cooking, drain and store in freezer bags or vacuum bags.