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'UC 157' Asparagus

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Description:	Flavorful, prolific and rust-resistant. 70 percent male plants when grown from seed. Hardy to Zone 6.
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Overall: (3.0 Stars) Taste: (4.0 Stars) Yield: (2.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (3.0 Stars)

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Reviewed on 01/21/2005 by Patrick Conner - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Georgia, United States Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days Soil Texture: Loam Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Grew mine from seed. Seed is easy to germinate and seedlings are vigorous. Hasn't produced much yet after 3 years. I am in southern Georgia. I'm not sure this variety is better than the commonly available ones. Purple asparagus has done well for me, I would put it over this varfiety

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