Product Description
A cold-hardy asparagus that maintains tight, market-perfect tips as it grows – no loose, ferny spears here. Adapts to a wide range of soil types, including heavier soils where other asparagus varieties fail – unlocking land previously unsuitable for asparagus production. Higher yielding than standard green varieties over a longer harvest period, with superior fern vigor and winter survival. Bred at the University of Guelph, Millennium is rapidly becoming the new industry standard for asparagus production. A long-lived perennial that will reward you with abundant harvests for 15 years or more. Intermediate resistance to Common Rust.
Basic Information
Latin Name : Asparagus officinalis
Days to Maturity : Light harvest in year 2; full production from year 3 onward (productive 15+ years)
Life Cycle : Perennial
Hybrid Status : Hybrid (F1)
Product Specifications
Plant Height : 3 – 6 feet (fern stage)
Packet Size : 30 seeds
Seeds per Pound (avg.) : 15,000
Spear Color : Green (classic asparagus color)
Light Requirement : No specific needs – thrives in sun to part shade
Soil Type : Adapts to most soils – including heavier soils where other varieties fail; well‑drained, fertile soil with pH 7.2+ preferred
Growing Information
Germination Temperature : 65 – 85°F (18 – 29°C)
Germination Time : 7 – 14 days
Sowing Method : Start seeds indoors 12–14 weeks before transplant. Sow 1 seed per 2-inch cell, ½–¾ inch deep. Keep soil moist and warm. Transplant after last frost. Adapts well to various soil conditions.
Spacing in Garden : 8 – 14 inches apart; rows 3 – 6 feet apart
Planting Depth : Crowns 5 – 8 inches deep; gradually fill furrow as spears grow
First Harvest : Light harvest in year 2; full production from year 3 onward
Harvest : Cut or snap spears when 6–9 inches tall and pencil-size or thicker. Harvest for 7–10 days in year 2, 2–3 weeks in year 3, up to 6 weeks in year 4+.
Hardiness Zones : Perennial in Zones 3–9
Other Information
Pest Resistance : Exceptionally resistant – asparagus beetles and other common pests are rarely seen, even in peak season. Higher male ratio means fewer seeds dropped, reducing weed pressure and pest attraction.
Disease Resistance : Outstanding tolerance with Intermediate Resistance to Common Rust – fungal issues are virtually non-existent with proper air circulation and well-drained soil.
Special Notes : The new industry standard – bred at the University of Guelph for superior performance. Adapts to heavier soils where other varieties fail – expand your growing area. Higher yielding than standard varieties with longer harvest period. Superior fern vigor and winter survival ensure consistent production year after year. Cold-hardy – thrives in cooler climates where other asparagus struggles. Higher proportion of male plants means all energy goes into producing thick, tender spears – no wasted energy on seed production. Long-lived perennial – plant once, harvest for 15+ years. A top performer for home gardens, market farms, and commercial production.
