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Millennium Asparagus Crowns

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Millennium Asparagus is a top-performing, mostly male hybrid variety known for its adaptability to a wide range of soils, including heavier types. This rust-tolerant asparagus produces consistently large, tender spears with tight tips and excellent flavor.
Description

Discover the exceptional quality of Millennium Asparagus, a premium variety developed for productivity and adaptability, thriving in a wide range of soils, including heavier clay soils. This mostly male hybrid is Millennium stands out for its high yield of uniform, large spears that maintain tight tips as they grow, ensuring superior texture and flavor. Male plants are more productive because they focus on spear production instead of seed creation. 

Rust tolerance and cold-hardiness make Millennium an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a resilient and reliable asparagus crop. Whether you're a home gardener or a commercial grower, Millennium delivers consistent performance and flavor season after season.

Growing Information

Millennium Asparagus Crowns Planting Information

Planting Method: transplant

When to Plant: after last frost

Planting Depth: 8-12"

Spacing: 12-18"

Days to Maturity: 365

Disease Resistance: Rust

To plant asparagus crowns, choose a sunny spot with well-draining, nutrient-rich soil. Dig a trench 6–8 inches deep and 12 inches wide, spacing crowns 12–18 inches apart. Spread the roots over small mounds of soil in the trench, ensuring the crowns sit 2 inches below the surface, and lightly cover them with soil. Water thoroughly and gradually fill the trench as the plants grow. Apply mulch to retain moisture and fertilize each spring. Avoid harvesting the first year to let the plants establish, ensuring years of productive harvests.

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