Description
Ida Lea is cylindrical in shape, with tight, tapering spear tips.  The spears are 10 to 20% larger than UC 157.  Spears are all-green with a distinctive lack of purple.  This helps in distinguishing it from other Asparagus varieties.  This variety is extremely productive.
 

Maturity
Early
 

Disease Tolerance
Fusarium Rust, Cercospora Foliar
 

Comments
Ida Lea has excellent heat tolerance and is tolerant of Rust (Puccinia asparage) and highly tolerant of Fusarium.