Millennium Asparagus Bare Root Plants - High Yield 2-Year Crowns

Millennium 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.

These 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.

Plant Features

• Produces thick, tender, dark green spears with excellent flavor
• Vigorous growth habit and strong disease resistance
• 2-year crowns establish quickly and reduce time to first harvest
• Perennial vegetable that returns year after year with proper care
• Uniform spears suitable for fresh eating, freezing, or market sales

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis 'Millennium'
• Plant Type: Perennial vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright fern-like foliage; crowns produce spears in spring
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Bloom Season: Not applicable (grown for edible spears)
• Mature Height: 4-5 feet (foliage)
• Spacing: 12-18 inches between crowns, 3-4 feet between rows

Planting & Care

Plant 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.

Asparagus 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.

What's Included

Millennium Asparagus Bare Root Plants, High Yield 2-Year Crowns. Quantity: 2-year crowns (exact number not specified).