Atlas, (F1) Asparagus Seed
Atlas (F1) Asparagus Seed
- Vigorous hybrid produces abundant medium-to-large green spears
- Trials show excellent percentages of large-diameter harvests
- Tight heads create a smooth market-quality appearance
- Broad disease tolerance protects foliage and crowns
Key Attributes
About Atlas, (F1) Asparagus Seed
Atlas F1 asparagus is an early, vigorous and excellent yielder. 20-50% higher yielding than UC 157 F1. Medium to large green spears with slight purple at the tip and butt. Tightly headed for smooth appearance; tapering spears with cylindrical shape. Tolerant to fusarium, rust, blight and cercospora foliar diseases.
Growing details
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
R, F, CR
Rust, Fusarium Wilt, Crown Rot
Pests & Diseases
Young asparagus is vulnerable to damping-off and seedborne Fusarium before rust, purple spot, and crown rot appear later. Use clean seed and sterile mix, avoid saturated trays, provide airflow, and transplant only sturdy seedlings into well-drained soil. Discard collapsed starts and prevent soil from infected beds contaminating trays or tools.
Scout emerging spears for asparagus beetles and their dark eggs, particularly on warm afternoons. Cutworms and slugs may sever seedlings, while aphids weaken fern growth. Handpicking, clean fall removal of dead ferns, and protection of beneficial insects usually provide the first line of control.
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