UC 157
Asparagus
Hybrid
Asparagus officinalis
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Asparagaceae (Asparagus family) · Genus: Asparagus
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
NuttySweet
Intended Use
Roasting
Maturity
Early
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial zone 3+
Annual below
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
United States
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Germination
14–21 days
at 50–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
730–1095 days
Plant Height
4–5 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
10-12 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
Planting Depth
6–8 in
Seed Spacing
12–18 in
Row Spacing
48–60 in
Thin To
12–18 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
50–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–85 °F
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