Atlas F1™
Atlas F1™ is an excellent high-yielding asparagus variety for use in both green and white production. Atlas F1™ is tested for genetic purity. Our seed block is inspected and certified by the California Crop Improvement Association ensuring you receive the highest quality asparagus seeds.
Why Atlas F1™?
Early, vigorous and excellent yielder
When grown under tunnels it becomes an early type
20-50% higher yielding than UC 157 F1
Medium to large green spears with slight purple at the tip and butt
For use in both green and white production
Tightly headed for smooth appearance; tapering spears with cylindrical shape
Maintains tight head under hot growing conditions
Tolerant to fusarium, rust, blight and cercospora foliar diseases
Free of AV II
Recommendations
For green spear production, a planting depth of 15cm is normally practiced
Preferable cultivation in temperate to warm climate
Growing under plastic tunnels can significantly improve early performance and be protected from Phomopsis asp. disease
Recommended planting density for green asparagus is 26,000 - 30,000 plants per hectare; for white asparagus is 18,000 - 22,000 plants per hectare
“We grow the Atlas F1™ variety because of its vigor and good diameter and has always given our company satisfactions and fulfilled all the quality requirements. The shelf life performance of our asparagus is very good and behaves as a good traveler.”
Fausto Gutierrez Ramos
Santa Sofía del Sur S.A.C., Ica, Ica, Perú