Establish a highly productive and long-lasting asparagus bed with our UC 157 F2 Asparagus seeds. This modern hybrid variety is a garden superstar, celebrated for its high yields of exceptionally sweet and tender spears. Developed for its vigor and high tolerance to common asparagus diseases like Fusarium wilt and rust, UC 157 is a reliable and rewarding choice. Growing asparagus from seed is a patient gardener's project that pays off with years of delicious, gourmet harvests every spring.

⭐ What you'll love

• The gourmet taste of fresh, sweet, and tender asparagus spears.
• High yields from vigorous and disease-resistant plants.
• An incredibly long-lived perennial that can produce for 20+ years.
• A rewarding project that results in a permanent, productive asparagus patch.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: UC 157 F2 Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Hybrid, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 3-5 feet
• Days to Maturity: 2-3 years to first harvest
• USDA Zone: 3-10
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Start seeds indoors 12-14 weeks before your last frost date.
• Soaking: Soaking seeds for 2-4 hours before planting can aid germination.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in pots. Germination can be slow.
• Transplanting: Transplant seedlings to a permanent, well-prepared bed in their second year.
• Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, sandy, well-draining soil.

⚠️ Please note

Growing asparagus from seed is a long-term project. Do not harvest any spears for the first two years to allow the plant to establish a strong root system.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

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