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Asparagus

UC 157 Asparagus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 (24 reviews)
UC 157 Asparagus
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I recommend letting these grow and establish for a year or two before harvesting spears. The more established and comfy they get, the larger they will get.

Plant Details

Quick Facts

Botanical
Asparagus officinalis
Type
Heat-tolerant cultivar
Fruit Color
Green spears
Fruit Taste
N/A — savory vegetable, mild
Thorns
Thornless

Growing Conditions

USDA Zones
4-9
Sun Needs
Full sun
Soil pH
6.5-7.0
Spacing
12-18 in
Mature Height
4-5 ft

Pollination & Care

Pollination
Same as above — harvested for spears.
Difficulty
Easy
Data Confidence
High

Harvest

Season
April - June
Notes & Caveats: California-bred; performs especially well in zones 8–10.
Sources:Grow Organic·Ask the Food Geek

Growing Zones: 4–9

Hardy down to zone 4 (-30 to -20°F)

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map of the United States

Match the shaded zones above to find your growing region. Source: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

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Customer reviews

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These reviews come from customers who bought this plant from our Etsy shop.

  • ★★★★★
    L.Etsy purchase

    These started happily growing as soon as I planted them :)

  • ★★★★★
    ThomasEtsy purchase

    Really good size Asparagus Crowns

  • ★★★★★
    ThomasEtsy purchase

    Really good size Asparagus Crowns

  • ★★★★★
    KatherineEtsy purchase

    Came as described, worth it. Even sent free wine berry cane!! Thanks!

    Update: these arrived when I was on vacation, probably didn’t get into the fridge for 24 hours, and were not planted for several days. ALL four crowns are sprouted and growing well! I’m shocked!!! What a quality bare root! Thanks!!

  • ★★★★★
    DebbieEtsy purchase

    Very large healthy roots. Arrived fast too.

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  • ★★★★★
    TracieEtsy purchase

    Large healthy crowns well packaged for shipping.

  • ★★★★★
    MichaelEtsy purchase

    I could not be more happy!!!!

  • ★★★★★
    SaraEtsy purchase

    I thought I was purchasing 3 of the three year old crowns. I think I generously received all the crowns out of three pots. There was probably 12-15 crowns of different sizes. I planted almost all of them and they are growing. Will definitely give them a year or two before I harvest.

  • ★★★★★
    FloydEtsy purchase

    The crowns are hugh, differently 2 or 3 years old because the roots are massive. The packaging was super solid. I ordered 4 and somehow got 6 not complaining at all. Will buy from this seller again.

  • ★★★★★
    RudolfoEtsy purchase

    I was surprised by the size and not only did I get 4 but got 5 big asparagus crown, I hope they will produce for me . Thanks again
    They were packaged perfectly.

  • ★★★★★
    RachelEtsy purchase

    I ordered and promptly received 8 gorgeous, healthy asparagus crowns from Barry. Clearly they have been well cared for and the soil health looked stellar, complete with several worms and pill bugs. He very generously took the time to answer some questions I had about care. I have, since that order, purchased several berry varieties from him that I am looking forward to growing. Will update when they come in.

  • ★★★★★
    DavidEtsy purchase

    Crowns arrived perfect. I planted them in the ground and they are growing beautifully already!

  • ★★★★★
    CarrieEtsy purchase

    Beautiful crowns. Looking forward to many years of asparagus.

  • ★★★★★
    JayEtsy purchase

    Shipping got delayed due to weather, and the plants dried out. no fault of the seller. He bent over backwards to make sure i was happy. Highly recommend.

  • ★★★★★
    GgEtsy purchase

    Second order. Happy with the size, quality, and shipping. A few fat worms and loads of roly-poly bugs in this shipment. No complaints - they're good for the soil.

  • ★★★★★
    GgEtsy purchase

    Happy with the size, quality, and shipping.

  • ★★★★★
    D.Etsy purchase

    Great crowns. Healthy. Not dried out or moldy. All had small new shoots! I will buy from this great seller again! Thanks, Dan

  • ★★★★★
    RandyEtsy purchase

    Wow!! These are huge! Very nice and healthy looking plants! Arrived early with an extra one. Thank you! Will definitely be buying more.

  • ★★★★★
    Etsy buyerEtsy purchase
  • ★★★★★
    KellyEtsy purchase

    All three had so many roots, very healthy plants. We are so pleased with the purchase.

  • ★★★★★
    JohnEtsy purchase

    Excellent size and packaging. Super great job!

  • ★★★★★
    Etsy buyerEtsy purchase

    Great scott, jumbo indeed! Very prompt and generous seller. Very excited!

  • ★★★★★
    TovaEtsy purchase

    These things are HUGE!!!😍😍 I can't wait to get them in the ground! Thank you so much

  • ★☆☆☆☆
    SteveEtsy purchase

    Asparagus arrived over 2 weeks late, when I told the seller about it and he stated “ I’m not responsible, I did my job by shipping it, you have to pay for shipping it back if they are dead” crowns were very very small not what was described.

We ship via: UPS USPS FedEx

How we ship

Most orders go out via UPS with a 2-3 day transit time to most of the continental U.S. Plants are shipped dormant in late winter / early spring, packed wet to protect the root systems, and bundled by variety so they're ready to plant on arrival.

Hawaii & Alaska orders

For HI and AK addresses we ship via USPS. The other major carriers either don't service these areas for live plants or charge prohibitive rates that would more than double the cost of your order. USPS gives us a reliable, affordable path to get plants to you in good condition.

Want UPS or FedEx anyway?

If you're in HI or AK and want to use UPS or FedEx and cover the upgraded shipping cost, reach out to us immediately after placing your order with your order number. We'll send you the available options and a quote, and you can pick what works for you.

Wholesale orders (100+ plants): We only ship wholesale orders on Mondays and Tuesdays. Larger orders sitting in a hot delivery truck over a weekend can damage or even kill the plants, especially for customers in the southern half of the U.S. Shipping early in the week ensures your plants reach you before any weekend transit delays.

Region overview

Continental U.S.

UPS Ground, 2-3 day transit. Free shipping on orders $100+.

Hawaii & Alaska

USPS Priority Mail. Reach out post-order if you want a UPS/FedEx upgrade quote.

Arrive-alive guarantee

Every order is backed by our 30-day arrive-alive guarantee. If a plant doesn't make it through transit, we'll replace it. Just send us a photo within 30 days of delivery.

Questions?

Call or text us at (720) 630-3715, or email support@fruitbushes.com. We answer within one business day.

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