About UC 72

Created at UC Davis to be more heat- and drought-tolerant than other varieties. Tends to have larger spears than Mary Washington asparagus. Sometimes referred to as “Mary’s Granddaughter.” Allow two to three years before the first harvest, but it will produce for up to 15 years. Open-pollinated.

About Asparagus

Asparagus is one of the few perennial vegetables and it will produce for many years. Prepare the soil well with plenty of composted manure. Grows best in evenly moist soil. Harvest the third season after planting.

Pot Size & Price
6 plants in a jumbo pack
$6.00
Height
36"–60"
Catalog
V004
Plant Traits
New This Year
Stock Notes
Restocks On Saturday

Other varieties of Asparagus

Jersey Giant asparagus, green spears with slightly purplish tops
Photo from Walter's Gardens

Jersey Giant

Catalog
V005
Mary Washington asparagus growing in the ground
Photo form Holland Bulbs

Mary Washington

Catalog
V003
Purple Passion asparagus, purple stems and tips
Photo from Green Value Nursery

Purple Passion

Catalog
V006