Asparagus Seeds - UC-157 F2
- Heavier yields than other commercial varieties
- Light cuttings in 2 years; Regular cuttings thereafter
- Adaptable to full sun or partial shade
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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 early production, multi-spear initiation (3-5 at a time), uniformity in color & size, and heavier yields than other commercial varieties.
Fast Facts
About Asparagus Seeds - UC-157 F2
HYBRID
Buy Asparagus Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
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 early production, multi-spear initiation (3-5 at a time), uniformity in color & size, and heavier yields than other commercial varieties.
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.
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Excellent Asparagus Seeds
Very pleased with these seeds and I am happy they are growing.
- Krista Kellner, Jul 2015
Seed qualities of UC-157F2
The germination rate of the seeds is above 80%. The seed qualities of UC-157F2 are excellent.
- Paul M Chen, May 2015