{"product_id":"millenium","title":"Asparagus (Crowns\/Roots) - Millennium","description":"\u003cp\u003eF1 Hybrid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsparagus plants are perennials that can easily produce for 20+ years, so give this vegetable a permanent and sunny spot in your garden. To ensure many years of future production, wait until the second year to cut and consume the spears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ These crowns are 2-year-old bare roots that are all male, which means possibly higher (3-4 times) yields. The Millennium Asparagus is an F1 hybrid variety developed in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold hardy, but protect from frost\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to care for, once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful fern-like foliage lingers after harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest adapted to heavier soils\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCROWN PLANTING TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eAsparagus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth to plant crowns: 6\"-8\" deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing between plants: 14\"-18\" apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing between rows: 4'-5' apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreferred temps: When daytime temps exceed 75F–85F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun needs: Full sun, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrost hardy: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting season: Spring, fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDays to maturity: 730 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/grow-guide-asparagus\" target=\"_self\" data-mce-href=\"\/pages\/grow-guide-asparagus\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL PLANT INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Benefits of Asparagus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsparagus contains high levels of beta carotene and other vitamins and minerals, and is a great diuretic. Need more fiber? Chew on some asparagus. And if you're looking for help controlling diabetes or preventing kidney stones, plant and eat more asparagus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWays to Eat Asparagus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsparagus is delicious raw or marinated in a little olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. You can also boil, steam, grill, roast, or sauté the spears. Add some asparagus to your other favorite foods such as soups, risottos, lasagnas, and quiches. To preserve your harvest, can up a few jars of pickled asparagus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e • \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/collections\/shop-asparagus-seeds\/products\/asparagus\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/shop-asparagus-seeds\/products\/asparagus\"\u003eShop all Asparagus (seeds)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e • \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/collections\/all-asparagus-crowns-roots\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/all-asparagus-crowns-roots\"\u003eShop all Asparagus (roots)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/collections\/shop-asparagus-seeds\/products\/asparagus\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/shop-asparagus-seeds\/products\/asparagus\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/collections\/good-companion-plants-for-asparagus\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/collections\/good-companion-plants-for-asparagus\"\u003eShop Good Companion Plants for Asparagus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e📚 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-grow-organic-asparagus-from-bare-roots-crowns\"\u003eGrow Guide: Asparagus Roots\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow-Asparagus (IE)","offers":[{"title":"Single Crown\/Root","offer_id":10780355493924,"sku":"","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10 Crowns\/Roots","offer_id":10780355526692,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 25 Crowns\/Roots","offer_id":10780355592228,"sku":"","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/MilleniumAsparagusRoots.png?v=1616590260","url":"https:\/\/www.scotlandsarchitects.com\/products\/millenium","provider":"scotlandsarchitects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}