Asparagus Seeds - UC 157 F1
Second-season harvest. Asparagus officinalis. UC 157 F1 Asparagus Seeds. Non-GMO, perennial, F1 hybrid. This crop is suitable for garden plots, raised beds, and fields. Classic UC Riverside hybrid known for maintaining a tight head, even when temperatures start to exceed 80F. All green spears with light, tapering heads that lack purple coloration. Resistant to Rust and Fusarium (Fusarium oxysporum). Start indoors or direct, establish a strong bed, and begin cutting lightly in year two for heavy yields thereafter. ~950 seeds/oz.
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Growing UC 157 F1 Asparagus in the Vegetable Garden
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after soil warms. Plant 0.5 inch deep; transplant or thin to 12-18 inches with rows 48-60 inches. Keep beds weed-free and evenly moist the first year for strong crowns and future yields.
Do not harvest the first season. In year two, take a light harvest for 2-3 weeks; in year three and beyond, extend to 6-8 weeks. Allow ferns to grow after harvest to recharge crowns; top-dress with compost each spring.
Harvesting of UC 157 F1 Asparagus
Cut spears at 6-8 inches when tips are tight. Snap or cut just below the soil line. Chill promptly and keep moist for the best texture and sweetness.
About UC 157 F1 Asparagus Garden Seeds
Developed at the University of California, Riverside, UC 157 F1 set the standard for yield and quality in warm-summer regions, producing uniform all-green spears with dependable field performance.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Invest in soil prep—deep loosened beds with added organic matter pay dividends. After harvest, let ferns grow tall and feed the crowns for a stronger crop next spring."
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
UC 157 F1 Asparagus Seeds Per Package:
- 500 mg Packet - Approximately 17 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Bulk - Approximately 238 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 950 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 3,800 Seeds
Non-GMO UC 157 F1 Asparagus seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Asparagus officinalis |
| UC 157 F1 Asparagus Color: | All-green spears with tight tips |
| UC 157 F1 Asparagus Flavor: | Tender, mild, sweet |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Perennial 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Days to Maturity: | Second season |
| Days to Germination: | 7-21 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.5 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 48-60 inches |
| Plant Height: | 36-60 inches (fern stage) |
| Growth Habit: | Upright clump |
| Soil Preference: | Deep, fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; pH 6.5-7.5. |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler 60-85 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 8-10 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | 18-24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 70-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Monitor asparagus beetles and rust; rotate beds, remove spent ferns in fall, and mulch to suppress weeds. UC 157 lines are noted for fusarium and rust tolerance. |
| Garden Size: | Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat |