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WE WILL SHIP DECEMBER 2021 OR SPRING 2022 DEPENDING ON YOUR LOCATION/WEATHER

Millennium has been productive, with high quality spears, tender, and has good flavor.  Thought to be best adapted to heavier soils, but results from our grower survey indicate success with a wide range of soil types.

MILLENNIUM ASPARAGUS PLANTS

Millennium asparagus plants, developed by Prof. David Wolyn, Univ. of Guelph, Canada, has become a major contributor to the Ontario asparagus industry.  Named "Seed of the Year" in 2005 at the Royal Winter Fair in toronto.   In our trial, Millennium has been productive, with high quality spears, tender, and has good flavor.  Thought to be best adapted to heavier soils, but results from our grower survey indicate success with a wide range of soil types.  We recommend trials under your conditions to assess its performance.

Best in Zones:
3 - 8
Flavor:
Good
Freezing Quality:
Excellent
Millennium Asparagus Plants Ph Level
We recommend a soil pH level of 7.0 - 7.2 for asparagus plants.
Jersey Supreme Asparagus Plants intro
Asparagus plants produce a light harvest in the 2nd year, a larger harvest the 3rd year, and a full harvest thereafter.

Planting Information for Asparagus Plants

Spacing

  • 12" – 14" between plants unless otherwise specified
  • 6" – 8" between plants is recommended for Purple Passion
  • 3’ between rows
  • Furrows should be 8" – 10" deep for most soils
  • Furrows of 8" is recommended for heavier clay–like soils
  • Add 30 percent sand to the soil to help with drainage. This will help them from root rot and fungal growth. 

Irrigation

  • Millennium asparagus Plants need a well–drained site
  • Lighter soils may require more frequent watering
  • Important to maintain moisture during establishment year

Fertilization

  • Before planting Millenium asparagus plantsadd 5lbs of 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft
  • In establishment year dress in August with 1 lb 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft and work into top 2" of soil
  • In following years use 2lbs 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft in early spring and again following harvest
  • Lime, bone meal, and super phosphate help maintain proper soil levels
  • pH: 7.0–7.2 This is very important

 

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These are Male Hybrids: Fresh, Live, Large Roots, NON GMO

Do not hesitate to call at 919-696-0328

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