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Millennium · Asparagus

Zone 2a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Millennium to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMay 25th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 25th
Harvest BeginsMay 24th
Harvest EndsAug 29th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 50°F and nights stay above 40°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity730
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitPerennial_Crown
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)50
Min Night Temp (°F)40
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: For asparagus crowns, prioritize weed-free preparation and transplanting/crown setting promptly once soil warms—yields come after the first 2–3 years, not the first season.