Asparagus 'UC 157'
Asparagus 'UC 157' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
UC 157' is the most widely planted fresh market asparagus variety in the world. It was developed at University of California in 1978. It is known for very high yield and disease resistance. The delicious, smooth green spears are tight tipped, non-stringy and uniform in colour and size. Plants may take up to 2 - 3 years to come to full production but can bear for 15 - 20 years. This is an F1 hybrid so is not suitable for seed saving.
Product: Asparagus 'UC 157'
Product type: SEED (20)
Botanical name: Asparagus officinalis
UC 157' is the most widely planted fresh market asparagus variety in the world. It was developed at University of California in 1978. It is known for very high yield and disease resistance. The delicious, smooth green spears are tight tipped, non-stringy and uniform in colour and size. Plants can bear for 15-20 years. This is an F1 hybrid so is not suitable for seed saving.
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant height: 1.5 m
Sow when: Germinate best at 25°C soil temp.
Temperate: Mid spring to summer
Subtropical: Early spring to autumn
Tropical: Only for home gardeners; unsuitable commercially
Germination: Approx. 21 days
Depth: 5 mm deep, cover seed lightly
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Sow into seed tray, transplant when soil is warm
Soil type: Deep, rich, well drained soil; pH 6.5, lime if necessary
Rows: 1.2 m apart
Harvest: Avoid harvesting in the first 2 years, to allow the crowns to build strength
20 seeds per packet
Asparagus officinalis
Herbaceous perennial
Asparagus 'UC 157'
UC 157' is the most widely planted fresh market asparagus variety in the world. It was developed at University of California in 1978. It is known for very high yield and disease resistance. The delicious, smooth green spears are tight tipped, non-stringy and uniform in colour and size. Plants may take up to 2 - 3 years to come to full production but can bear for 15 - 20 years. This is an F1 hybrid so is not suitable for seed saving.