Asparagus 'Guelph Millennium'

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Asparagus Guelph Millennium is a premium, high-yield variety known for its sweet, tender spears. This male dominant F1 hybrid asparagus is perfect for both fresh eating and freezing, making it an excellent addition to any vegetable garden or allotment.

Key Features

  • High-Yield Variety: Produces abundant spears for prolonged harvest seasons
  • Sweet & Tender Spears: Ideal for fresh consumption or freezing
  • Male Dominant F1 Hybrid: Ensures heavier crop yields and better adaptation
  • Perennial Plant: Provides up to 20 years of productive harvests
  • Easy to Grow: Suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners

Planting Instructions

  1. Prepare the Soil: Ensure deep dug, rich, free-draining soil in a location with full sun.
  2. Planting Depth & Spacing: Plant crowns 20 cm deep, spaced 38 cm apart in rows 1m apart.
  3. Watering Tips: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season.
  4. Maintenance: Stop harvesting spears by mid-summer to allow the plant to establish strong roots.

Why Choose Guelph Millennium Asparagus

Invest in a reliable asparagus variety that thrives in the UK’s cooler climate and requires minimal maintenance. With robust growth and exceptional yield, Guelph Millennium Asparagus is a sustainable choice for a long-lasting vegetable bed.

Grow your own delicious asparagus with ease, transforming your garden into a haven for fresh, home-grown produce. Explore our Asparagus Collection or browse our Spring Vegetable Plants for more gardening options.

Order Your Asparagus Crowns Today and start enjoying the benefits of home-grown, sweet asparagus spears!

Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun
Position Sheltered
Soil Well-drained soil
Planting Time Spring
Moisture Moderate
Hardiness Hardy
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 30cm
Height and Spread 100cm x 100cm
Annual or Perennial Perennial
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to plant Asparagus 'Guelph Millennium'?

Plant Asparagus 'Guelph Millennium' crowns in early spring, as soon as the soil is workable, for best results.

How should I plant Asparagus 'Guelph Millennium' crowns?

Plant crowns in trenches 6-8 inches deep, spacing them 12-18 inches apart. Gradually fill in the trench as shoots grow.

When can I start harvesting Asparagus 'Guelph Millennium'?

Begin harvesting lightly in the second year after planting. By the third year, you can harvest more fully for several weeks each spring.

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