Millennium Asparagus Crowns | High-Yield Hybrid, Tender Spears, Heavy-Soil Friendly, Non-GMO | Hand Picked Nursery

🌱 Why Choose Millennium Asparagus Crowns?

• Proven High-Yield Variety – Consistently productive with uniform spear quality
• Tender, High-Quality Spears – Smooth texture with good, classic asparagus flavor
• Excellent Freezing Quality – Ideal for preserving and long-term storage
• Adaptable to Heavy Soils – Performs especially well in heavier or clay-like soils
• Reliable Perennial Performer – Long-lived crowns that improve each season
• Non-GMO & Cold Hardy – Thrives in USDA Zones 3–8

Millennium asparagus is valued for its dependable yields, tender spears, and wide soil adaptability. Grower surveys show strong performance across a range of soil types, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for reliability with minimal fuss.

☀️ Planting & Care Instructions

• Plant Type: Bare Root Asparagus Crowns (2-Year)
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–8
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to heavier soils
• Soil pH: 6.5–7.0
• Spacing: Plant crowns 12–14 inches apart; rows 3 feet apart
• Planting Depth: Furrows 8–10 inches deep (8 inches recommended for heavy soils)
• Watering: Maintain consistent moisture during establishment year
• Mulching: Light mulch helps retain moisture and reduce weed pressure

Tip: In dense or clay soils, amend with up to 30% sand to improve drainage and reduce risk of root rot or fungal issues.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Allow spears to fully fern out after harvest to strengthen crowns
• Cut foliage back to ground level in late fall or early spring
• Avoid heavy harvesting during the first 2 years to support long-term productivity

📅 Harvest Window

• Harvest Begins: Early spring
• Years to Bear: 3rd year after planting
• Once established, Millennium asparagus can produce for 20+ years

🌿 Additional Variety Details

• Flavor: Good
• Freezing Quality: Excellent
• Growth Habit: Upright perennial
• Soil Adaptability: Excels in heavy soils but performs well across many soil types

🌾 Fertilization Guidelines

• Before Planting: Apply 5 lbs of 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft
• Establishment Year: Top-dress in August with 1 lb of 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft, work into top 2"
• Following Years: Apply 2 lbs of 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft in early spring and again after harvest
• Amend with lime, bone meal, or super phosphate as needed to maintain soil balance

🚚 Shipping & Quality Guarantee

• Ships as dormant bare root 2-year crowns for reliable transplant success
• All plants are inspected prior to shipping for quality assurance
• Satisfaction Guaranteed — contact us immediately upon arrival with any concerns
• Shipping to areas experiencing extreme heat or extreme cold is at buyer’s risk