ASPARAGUS - UC 157
ASPARAGUS - UC 157
(60 seeds)
The most inspiring veggies don't always come with exciting variety names, as Asparagus UC 157 proves. The name comes from the tag that the University Read More
The most inspiring veggies don't always come with exciting variety names, as Asparagus UC 157 proves. The name comes from the tag that the University of California gave it during research. Today, it is one of the most popular Asparagus varieties thanks to its trouble-free growth and the excellent yield of Asparagus spears it delivers every spring. Getting your own garden Asparagus started may take a little time, but once it's growing, you can be sure of years of enjoyment.
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Product Details
Common Name: ASPARAGUS - UC 157
Seeds Per Packet: Approx 60
Days to Harvest: 2 years
Watering: Medium
Plant Spacing: 30cm
Row Spacing: 90cm
Companion Plants: Basil, Marigolds, Parsley, Tomato
Additional Features: Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible
Scientific Name: Asparagus oficinalis
Germination Time: 10-14 days
Position/Sunlight: Full Sun
Plant Height: 1.2-1.5m
Sow Depth: 15mm
Best Months to Plant – Asparagus Climate Zone Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Cool/Mountain ✓ ✓ ✓ Temperate ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Arid ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Subtropical ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Tropical ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Cool/Mountain – Asparagus Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ ✓ Temperate – Asparagus Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Arid – Asparagus Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Subtropical – Asparagus Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Tropical – Asparagus Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -
Growing Information
How to Sow
Soak seeds overnight to weaken the hard outer layer. Sow seeds when soil temperatures are around 20 - 25C. Seeds can be sown in trays but it is preferrable to sow directly once the risk of frost has gone. Seeds will generally germinate in 2 weeks. Plants will perform best in a rich soil in full sun.
How to Harvest
Whilst plants can be harvested in the second year it is best to wait until the third year to begin harvesting. Spears can be harvested once they appear and rather than cutting it is best to bend the spear until in breaks. That way only the tender parts are harvested.
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How to Sow
Soak seeds overnight to weaken the hard outer layer. Sow seeds when soil temperatures are around 20 - 25C. Seeds can be sown in trays but it is preferrable to sow directly once the risk of frost has gone. Seeds will generally germinate in 2 weeks. Plants will perform best in a rich soil in full sun.
How to Harvest
Whilst plants can be harvested in the second year it is best to wait until the third year to begin harvesting. Spears can be harvested once they appear and rather than cutting it is best to bend the spear until in breaks. That way only the tender parts are harvested.
Want the full growing guide?
See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.
View full grow guide →Common Name: ASPARAGUS - UC 157
Seeds Per Packet: Approx 60
Days to Harvest: 2 years
Watering: Medium
Plant Spacing: 30cm
Row Spacing: 90cm
Companion Plants: Basil, Marigolds, Parsley, Tomato
Additional Features: Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible
Scientific Name: Asparagus oficinalis
Germination Time: 10-14 days
Position/Sunlight: Full Sun
Plant Height: 1.2-1.5m
Sow Depth: 15mm
| Climate Zone | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool/Mountain | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Temperate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Arid | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Subtropical | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Tropical | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
