Asparagus Uc157 Asparagus Officinalis Bundle/10

UC-157 asparagus is a vigorous, high-yielding spear variety known for its uniform, thick, and tender shoots. It produces spear lengths averaging 8 to 10 inches with smooth texture and excellent flavor. UC-157 asparagus is disease-resistant to several common asparagus ailments including: Fusarium Wilt, Rust and Crown and Root Rot. This variety’s resistance to these diseases makes it a reliable and productive choice for gardeners and commercial growers alike.

Planting instructions: Dig a trench 12 inches wide and 6-8 inches deep. Place crowns in trench 15-24 inches apart on slight mounds of soil, making the crowns higher thatn the roots. Spread out roots and cover with 2-3 inches of soil. Firm down. As plants grow, pull more soil into the trench until filled. Allow your plants to grow without harvesting for at least the first year, selectively harvest the second year and freely harvest thereafter.

Harvest when spears are 5-9 inches tall by breaking at soil level.

Each bundle contains 10 - 1 year crowns