Asparagus UC 157 F2 Heat Tolerant LIVE Perennial Plant

UC 157 F2 Heat Tolerant Asparagus LIVE Perennial Plant
Asparagus officinalis

This is one of the most popular varieties of asparagus grown commercially.

Listing is for one rooted plant. Plants are grown in 72 cell trays so that they will be rooted but small enough for efficient shipping. Check out my YouTube video "Live Plant Care Guide & Delivery Unboxing for my Customers" for further instructions on what to expect with your live plant delivery and care tips: https://youtu.be/BmPw4rKLwDk

UC 157 asparagus, developed at the University of California, Riverside in 1978, is highly prized for its abundant, early harvests and tender, uniform spears. This second-generation (F2 hybrid) variety is renowned for its productivity, yielding three to five dark green spears per mature crown, each 1.5 to 2mm thick, with light leaves. Resistant to rust and fusarium wilt, UC 157 thrives with regular watering and additional nutrients, producing best when deeply watered infrequently to encourage strong root growth. UC 157 F2 is a favorite among gardeners for its reliability and rich, nutty flavor.

Asparagus is a rather large perennial plant with a deep root system. Once it is established, asparagus plants can produce for more than 20 years. Choose a good spot that will be dedicated to your asparagus patch for years to come. It is very difficult to dig them out and move later, if needed. Plant my asparagus plant plugs in a 1 gallon container full of half potting mix and half compost. Plant outside once the plant grows big enough and starts having roots that reach the bottom of the pot. I recommend this because asparagus plants are small and take some time to start putting on growth. They can easily be crowded out by weeds. Plant the 1 gallon sized plants at ground level in rich soil, 2FT apart. Mulch with 3-4 inches of mulch. In colder climates, asparagus will die back naturally from the cold during the winter. This stimulates the plant to send up shoots in the spring. In warmer climates, with barely a winter, it is necessary to cut down asparagus plants to the ground in late winter to stimulate the plant to send up spears in the spring. After cutting back, fertilize and mulch.

Ideal Growing Conditions
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10. Protect young plants if temperatures drop below 40F.
Height/width at maturity: Each plant gets 4-6FT tall with a 4FT spread/width.
Sun: Full sun is best for maximum growth and production.
Soil: grows best in loamy soil heavy in composted organic matter.
Water: Monitor young plants and keep consistent water.
Fertilizer: Fertilize in early spring to encourage new shoot growth
Harvest: It will take 2-3 years for a plant this size to start producing. You can start harvesting spears once they are finger thick.

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Shipping 

***I cannot ship this plant to Hawaii due to agricultural restrictions***
Please understand that I only offer USPS flat rate priority mail options for plants/bulbs/rhizomes. The longer they stay in transit, the greater the risk that it will arrive dead or damaged. I just want to ensure that plants arrive alive/healthy to my customers.

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- I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful propagating. I also have lots of information on my Instagram and YouTube channel. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please feel free to message me if you cant find information or have additional questions.

- No returns or refunds. Since there are so many factors that affect propagation and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once shipped. These are the same seeds and plants I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.

- Availability of seeds/plants in this shop varies depending on what I have growing that season. With that said, please be advised that seeds/plants are available in limited quantities. Once sold out they may or may not be available again.

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