Asparagus Seeds - UC-157 F2 HYBRID
- Heavier yields than other commercial varieties
- Light cuttings in 2 years; Regular cuttings thereafter
- Adaptable to full sun or partial shade
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
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Product Description
Grow Asparagus - Plant UC-157 F2 Asparagus Seeds
UC 157 is the most widely planted fresh market asparagus variety in the world. Developed by Frank Takatori and Frank Southers at the University of California at Riverside in 1978, UC 157 is tolerant of Rust (Puccinia asparagi) and highly tolerant of Fusarium (Fusarium oxysporum). F2 is the second generation hybrid produced from the original UC 157, developed and released by University of California-Davis. This variety shows earliness in production, multi-spear initiation (3-5 at a time), uniformity in color & size, and heavier yields than other commercial varieties.
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Fast Facts
Name: Asparagus Seeds - UC-157 F2 Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Warm Season Plant Type: Perennial Vegetable, Spears with Scale-like Tips Features: Hybrid, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden, Deer Resistant Fruit Size: 8 inch Shoots Days to Maturity: 120-365 Days Plant Height: 36-48 inches Plant Spacing: 18-20 inches Planting Depth: 1 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow, Start Indoors Cold Stratification: Yes Seeds per Pound: 12, 800 Hardiness Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Grow UC-157 F2 Asparagus
When to Plant Asparagus
Depending on the temperature of the soil, it can take asparagus seeds up to two months to germinate. Time the planting to be ready to transplant the shoots 10 to 12 weeks later. The best time to plant the shoots into your perennial bed is in early spring, after all danger of frost has passed.
Where to Plant Asparagus
Though it takes 3 years to harvest from seed, once established, the asparagus plant is long-lived and loyal, staying in the garden for 15 years or longer. Because of this, choose your asparagus planting site wisely! Asparagus plants like full sun, in well-drained soil.
How to Plant Asparagus
It’s best to start your asparagus seeds in flats, planting 1” deep. Keep asparagus beds well weeded and cut plants back to 1" in autumn and mulch with organic matter. Asparagus is a perennial that needs a cold period for dormancy.
How to Harvest Asparagus
Begin the asparagus harvest when plants are 3 years old and fully developed. Cut spears slightly below soil level being careful not to damage underground spears on their way up. Harvest when spears are 8-10” tall and about the diameter of a pencil. Catch them before the buds begin to feather out, by that time it’s too late to harvest.
Product Reviews
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Excellent Asparagus Seeds
Very pleased with these seeds and I am happy they are growing.
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Seed qualities of UC-157F2
The germination rate of the seeds is above 80%. The seed qualities of UC-157F2 are excellent.
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