Millennium Asparagus Plant

Millennium Asparagus is one of the highest-performing asparagus varieties available for home gardeners. Developed at the University of Guelph in Canada, it was bred specifically for exceptional production, adaptability, and long-term garden performance. Plant it once and enjoy crisp, tender spears every spring for 15–25 years.

Tender, Versatile, and Incredibly Productive

Millennium produces thick, medium-to-large green spears with a crisp, crunchy texture that holds up beautifully whether you’re eating them fresh, grilling, steaming, roasting, or tossing into a stir fry. They freeze exceptionally well too — making it easy to enjoy your harvest well beyond the season. Rich in vitamins B and C, calcium, and iron, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

Built Tough — From Canada’s Harshest Winters to Hot Summers

This variety was developed to thrive where others struggle. Millennium is cold hardy through Zone 3, shrugging off harsh winters without missing a beat. It’s equally impressive in hot harvesting seasons, maintaining quality and yield when temperatures rise. It even grows well in heavy clay soil, which most asparagus varieties won’t tolerate.

Why Gardeners Choose Millennium

• University-developed variety — bred for superior production and adaptability
• Rust resistant — low-maintenance and reliable season after season
• Wide soil tolerance — performs even in heavy clay
• Exceptional freezing quality — preserve your harvest easily
• Perennial producer — 15–25 years of harvests from a single planting
• 10 bare-root crowns per order — ready to plant upon arrival

What to Expect

Asparagus takes 3 years to fully establish, but the wait is worth it. Each spring from April through May, your patch will reward you with an abundant flush of fresh spears. With proper care, Millennium becomes one of the most productive and lowest-maintenance vegetables in your garden.