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Fresh green asparagus spears with vibrant purple tips. Healthy, organic spring vegetable produce.

UC-157 Asparagus Seed

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~100
Seeds Per Packet
2-3 years
Days to Maturity

UC-157 Asparagus is a robust, disease-resistant variety developed at UC Davis for superior yields and exceptional flavor — plant it once and harvest tender, richly flavored spears every spring for 20 years or more. Known for its long-lasting productivity and excellent taste even under variable conditions, UC-157 is a reliable and generous asparagus that rewards patient gardeners with one of spring's finest harvests. Exceptional roasted with olive oil, grilled, or simply steamed with hollandaise and eaten the day it's cut.

Seed Specifications
Non-GMO Open Pollinated Cold Tolerant
Product Details
Life cycle
Perennial
Scientific name
Asparagus officinalis
Growing Information
Light requirements
Full Sun
Seeding method
Transplant
Days to germinate
14-21 days
Germination temp
60-85°F
Planting depth
1/4 inch
Plant spacing
18-24 inches
Row spacing
36-48 inches
Plant height
4-6 feet
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