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Asparagus

Asparagus varieties grown from seed have many desirable characteristics. Asparagus shoots supply many vitamins and minerals and are low in calories. They are best used within days of harvest so the vitamin C does not deteriorate. Store in the refrigerator with stems wrapped in a damp paper towel.

Jersey Knight

Jersey Knight Full Sun

This all-male variety yields the best-quality spears of the Jersey hybrids. Each mature plant will produce 7-9 quality spears with slightly purple bracts. Spear diameter is between 1-2cm (3/8-3/4"). Jersey Knight has a high tolerance to fusarium wilt and crown rot as well as rust and cercospera. (hybrid seeds)

AS107 A (0.5g) approximately 16 seeds
AS107 B (1g) approximately 33 seeds
AS107 C (10g) approximately 330 seeds
AS107 D (25g) approximately 825 seeds
AS107 E (125g) approximately 4125 seeds

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UC157 F1

UC157 F1 Full Sun

Developed in 1978, this UC157 F1 asparagus is one of the most popular in the world. Although it prefers warmer weather and milder winters, it can be grown successfully here on the Coast if mulched in cold winters. Early spears that are uniform light green with tight, tapering heads. Superior resistance to rust and fusarium root rot. The seeds are more expensive, but with improved results from highly productive and reliable plants. (hybrid seeds)

AS105 A (0.5g) approximately 21 seeds
AS105 B (1g) approximately 43 seeds
AS105 C (10g) approximately 430 seeds

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UC157 F2

UC157 F2 Full Sun

UC157 F2 Asparagus seeds are an open-pollinated asparagus of outstanding variety for the Coast and other mild climate areas. It gives the advantage of earlier production and heavier total yields than some of the older commercial varieties. Three to five dark green spears are produced from each mature crown. The spears are 1.5-2mm (1/2-3/4") in diameter, with light bracts. It has moderate tolerance to fusarium root rot. (open pollinated seeds)

AS106 A (1g) approximately 54 seeds
AS106 B (5g) approximately 270 seeds
AS106 C (25g) approximately 1350 seeds
AS106 D (125g) approximately 6750 seeds
AS106 E (500) approximately 27000 seeds

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