UC157 F1

UC157 F1 excels in climates with moderate to hot conditions like California, Peru and Mexico. It has set the standard for yield and spear quality in the fresh market. UC157 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.

Tried and true clonal hybrid

Very early spear emergence

Set standard for yield and spear quality for fresh green asparagus

All green, smooth, tight-tipped, medium spear diameter

Predominant cultivar in California, Peru, Mexico and other areas with moderate to hot climatic conditions

For use in both green and white production

High tolerance to fusarium and moderate tolerance to rust and blight

Free of AV II

Why UC157 F1?

Recommendations

For green spear production, a planting depth of 15cm is normally practiced

World’s standard variety, preferable cultivation in moderate to hot conditions

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 like UC157 F1 because it is adaptable to soil and weather for our area (Northern Peru). It is certified, and high germination and production is guaranteed. It is resistant to fusarium and rust.”

Pilar Arauco Granados

Corporacion Del Sur S.A., La Libertad Peru