{"product_id":"uc157-f2-asparagus-50-seeds","title":"Asparagus – 50 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstablish a highly productive and long-lasting asparagus bed with our UC 157 F2 Asparagus seeds. This modern hybrid variety is a garden superstar, celebrated for its high yields of exceptionally sweet and tender spears. Developed for its vigor and high tolerance to common asparagus diseases like Fusarium wilt and rust, UC 157 is a reliable and rewarding choice. Growing asparagus from seed is a patient gardener's project that pays off with years of delicious, gourmet harvests every spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gourmet taste of fresh, sweet, and tender asparagus spears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh yields from vigorous and disease-resistant plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn incredibly long-lived perennial that can produce for 20+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rewarding project that results in a permanent, productive asparagus patch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e UC 157 F2 Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 50 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid, Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 years to first harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 12-14 weeks before your last frost date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soaking seeds for 2-4 hours before planting can aid germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds 1\/2 inch deep in pots. Germination can be slow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transplant seedlings to a permanent, well-prepared bed in their second year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 12-18 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers fertile, sandy, well-draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Please note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing asparagus from seed is a long-term project. Do not harvest any spears for the first two years to allow the plant to establish a strong root system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHey, you. We're committed to giving you the best stuff out there, and sometimes that means we find other cool people making awesome things. It's like we're the best matchmakers for your self-care routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is from one of those super rad, small businesses that we’ve vetted and love. But since they're the experts, they'll be shipping it directly to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, don't be shocked when this little gem arrives in its own separate package, all by its lonesome. It's just a special delivery from a friend of the family!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45674942824609,"sku":"ASP2","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/3401\/8927\/files\/asparagus-uc157-f2-asparagus-officinalis-50-seedssouthern-seeds-331693.jpg?v=1769550205","url":"https:\/\/havenherbs.com\/products\/uc157-f2-asparagus-50-seeds","provider":"Haven Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}