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"
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Catalog
V004
Plant Traits
New This Year
Stock Notes
Restocks On Saturday
