UC 157 F2 Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is one of the most planted market varieties of asparagus. Developed in 1978 at the University of California at Riverside, this hybrid can be harvested longer in higher temperatures than other varieties.

Seed Quantity:

24k Seeds or 1 LB

Climate:

Cold, Temperate

Common Name:

Asparagus

Indoor/Outdoor:

Outdoor

Color:

Green

Growth Habit:

Clumping

USDA Hardiness Zone (°F):

Zones 3-12

Soil Type:

Compost, Manure or Soil Mix

Brand:

Southeast Seeds

Soil pH:

6.5 - 7.5

Season of Interest:

Fall, Spring, Summer

Type:

Vegetable Seeds

Watering:

Medium

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Genus:

Asparagus officinalis

Sunlight:

Full Sun

Features:

High Yielding, Sweet Flavor

Cultivating Difficulty:

Moderate

Country/Region of Manufacture:

United States