{"product_id":"millennium-asparagus-bare-root-plants-high-yield-2-year-crowns","title":"Millennium Asparagus Bare Root Plants - High Yield 2-Year Crowns","description":"\u003cp\u003eMillennium Asparagus is a dependable perennial vegetable prized for its vigorous growth and consistent yields of thick, tender spears. Its uniform, dark green spears emerge early in the season and maintain quality over an extended harvest window, making it a favorite for home gardens and market plots alike. As a 2-year crown, Millennium establishes quickly and can begin producing harvestable spears sooner than younger crowns, rewarding gardeners with a productive bed for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese bare root plants arrive dormant and ready to plant, allowing you to start a lasting asparagus patch with strong, well-developed crowns. Millennium is known for its adaptability and disease tolerance, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil. Whether you are establishing a new bed or expanding an existing one, these crowns offer a reliable way to enjoy fresh, homegrown asparagus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces thick, tender, dark green spears with excellent flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous growth habit and strong disease resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-year crowns establish quickly and reduce time to first harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial vegetable that returns year after year with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniform spears suitable for fresh eating, freezing, or market sales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagus officinalis 'Millennium'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright fern-like foliage; crowns produce spears in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not applicable (grown for edible spears)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5 feet (foliage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches between crowns, 3-4 feet between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant bare root crowns in early spring after the danger of frost has passed. Dig a trench about 6-8 inches deep and set crowns at the bottom, spacing them 12-18 inches apart. Cover with 2-3 inches of soil initially, gradually filling the trench as shoots emerge. Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage strong root development. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsparagus beds are long-lived; avoid harvesting spears the first year after planting to allow crowns to establish. With proper care, Millennium will provide a bountiful harvest for 15-20 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMillennium Asparagus Bare Root Plants, High Yield 2-Year Crowns. Quantity: 2-year crowns (exact number not specified).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836016656694,"sku":"FOLIA2-1800","price":51.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6584146624_6d2j.jpg?v=1793097321","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/millennium-asparagus-bare-root-plants-high-yield-2-year-crowns","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}