{"product_id":"uc-157-asparagus-seed","title":"UC-157 Asparagus Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUC-157 is a vigorous, high-yielding asparagus known for uniform, thick, tender spears averaging 8 to 10 inches long.\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety resists several common asparagus diseases including Fusarium wilt, rust, and crown and root rot, making it a reliable, productive perennial. It performs best near the coast or in milder climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: open-pollinated perennial asparagus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpears: thick, tender, 8 to 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistance: Fusarium wilt, rust, crown and root rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Zones 2 to 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun: full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest in milder or coastal climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lived perennial beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh spring spears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteaming, roasting, and grilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease-prone gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal and mild-climate growers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors and transplant young crowns into a permanent, full-sun bed with rich, well-drained soil. Asparagus is a long-term planting, so prepare the bed well. Avoid heavy harvesting for the first couple of years to let the crowns establish, then cut spears each spring for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, tender, and grassy with classic fresh asparagus flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds to help home gardeners grow more for less.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792545354006,"sku":"ASP02","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/ASPUC-157F2Aspaargus.jpg?v=1764687871","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/uc-157-asparagus-seed","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}