Asparagus Seeds - UC-157 F2 HYBRID
- Grows 36-48 Inches
- Light cuttings in 2 years; Regular cuttings thereafter
- Adaptable to full sun or partial shade
Availability & Turnaround Time
All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.
| Category | Shipping Period |
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| All Seeds: | |
| Zones 2 – 10 | Year-Round |
| Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (March - June): | |
| Zones 8 – 10 Pre-Orders | Mid March |
| Zones 7 Pre-Orders | Late March-Early April |
| Zones 6 Pre-Orders | Early-Mid April |
| Zones 5 Pre-Orders | Mid-Late April |
| Zones 2 – 4 Pre-Orders | Late April-Early May |
| All Zones Ship Until Inventory is Sold Out | May - June |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris (Late August - November): | |
| All Zones | Start Shipping late August |
| Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (September - January): | |
| Zones 2-4 Pre-Orders | Mid September |
| Zones 5 Pre-Orders | Mid-Late September |
| Zones 6 Pre-Orders | Late September |
| Zones 7 Pre-Orders | Late September - Early October |
| Zones 8-10 Pre-Orders | Early October |
| All Zones Ship Until Inventory is Sold Out | Mid October - January |
| NOTE: Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots ship to ALL ZONES beginning in October. | |
We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.
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 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
When to plant:
- 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.
How to plant:
- 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.
- 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.
When to Harvest:
- 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.
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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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