{"product_id":"asparagus-uc-72-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Asparagus UC-72 - 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 104, 32);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsparagus UC-72\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Mary’s Granddaughter, is a superior heirloom variety developed through decades of selective breeding for outstanding commercial and home garden performance. These non-GMO seeds produce vigorous crowns that yield exceptionally uniform, dark green spears measuring 6–12 inches in length with characteristically compact, tight heads and consistent ½-inch diameter — premium presentation for market growers and home gardeners alike. UC-72 demonstrates remarkable resilience across diverse growing conditions, with exceptional heat and drought tolerance once established and documented resistance to Fusarium Wilt and Rust — two of asparagus’s most persistent pathogens. A perennial powerhouse that rewards patience: \u003cstrong\u003eUC-72 takes approximately 3 years from seed to first harvest, then produces for 10–15 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 72, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 9\/25. WILL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Asparagus UC-72?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations for at least 75 years for reliable harvests and authentic flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA structure has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Uniformity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistently produces dark green, 6–12 inch spears with tight heads and ½-inch diameter — premium quality for fresh markets and home kitchens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Drought Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional resilience in warm climates once established — an outstanding choice for Southern and high-heat gardens where standard asparagus struggles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Documented resistance to Fusarium Wilt and Rust — two of asparagus’s most damaging pathogens — for lower-maintenance, longer-lived beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10–15 Year Perennial Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant once — harvest for decades. UC-72 crowns produce abundant spears year after year with proper care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMary’s Granddaughter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A direct descendant of Mary Washington — carrying the trusted heirloom lineage with improved performance characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 12–14 weeks before last frost. Transplant seedlings outdoors after last frost when 10–12 inches tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — at least 6–8 hours per day for best crown development and spear production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.5–7.0. Asparagus roots grow deep — prepare beds to at least 12 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds ¼–½ inch deep indoors. Transplant seedlings to a trench 6–8 inches deep outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 12–18 inches apart in rows 4–5 feet apart. Asparagus needs room to spread as crowns expand over the years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Years:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 and 2 — allow ferns to grow fully to build strong root crowns. Do not harvest spears during establishment years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 3: harvest spears for 2–3 weeks only. Year 4+: harvest for 6–8 weeks per season as crowns mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e UC-72 is heat and drought tolerant once established, but benefits from consistent moisture during spear production and establishment years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall fern growth (3–5 ft) may need staking in windy areas to prevent crown damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top-dress with compost or balanced fertilizer each spring before spears emerge and again after the final harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spears at ground level when 6–8 inches tall and before tips begin to open. Stop harvesting when spears thin to pencil-size to allow ferns to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safeseedpledge.org\/\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss spears in olive oil, salt, and pepper — roast at 425°F for 12–15 minutes for caramelized, tender asparagus with crispy tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grill over medium-high heat for 4–6 minutes, turning once — finish with lemon juice and shaved parmesan for a classic preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam whole spears for 4–6 minutes for a clean, tender side dish — serve with butter, hollandaise, or a simple vinaigrette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauté in olive oil with garlic and shallots for 5–7 minutes over medium-high heat for a quick, flavorful side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreezing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanch spears for 2–3 minutes, cool in ice water, and freeze for a year-round supply of garden-fresh asparagus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOrder UC-72 Asparagus Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 16, 16);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and plant a perennial asparagus bed that will reward you with premium spears for 10–15 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePer ½ cup (90g) cooked asparagus spears (harvested spears, not planting seeds):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2g (0% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13mg (1% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7g (1% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8g (6% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 134mcg (34% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.5mcg (38% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5mg (8% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom varieties may exhibit natural variation in size and maturation. 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