Millennium Asparagus Seed

A cold-hardy asparagus that maintains tip tightness as it grows. Since Millennium is well-adapted to various soil types, including heavier soils, growers can utilize land previously unsuitable for asparagus production. Higher yielding than Jersey Supreme, and over a longer period, with more fern vigor and survival, the same spear size and spring emergence, and a higher proportion of male plants; (male plants are more productive for spears, while female plants drop seeds, overcrowding the bed and causing smaller spears, weed issues, and increased asparagus beetle and disease pressure). Bred by Dr. Dave Wolyn at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, Millennium is becoming the new industry standard for asparagus production. Perennial. Also available in conventional crowns.