Wayside Gardens Asparagus Millenium
Best perennial vegetable for home gardeners seeking long-term, high-yield harvests.
This is the gold standard for home gardeners who want a perennial harvest that actually lasts. You have to commit to a few years of patience before the first full crop, but the reward is decades of tender, nutrient-dense spears that practically grow themselves.
$11.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, long-term perennial vegetable patch
- Northern growers living in regions with harsh, freezing winters
- Home cooks wanting maximum spear production from limited garden space
Who should skip it
- Casual planters unable to commit to intensive soil preparation
- Impatient gardeners looking for an immediate harvest this season
- Budget-conscious shoppers preferring inexpensive heirloom or standard varieties
Performance breakdown
Yield Potential
Consistently high output makes this a top choice for home harvests.
Hardiness
Robust performance across zones three through eight ensures reliable seasonal growth.
Disease Resistance
Strong natural defenses minimize the need for intensive garden maintenance.
Longevity
Rhizomatous roots provide a productive harvest for several decades.
Culinary Quality
Tender texture and superior flavor profile define this premium vegetable variety.
Versatility
Adapts well to various soil types and even container gardening setups.
Key Specs
Item Form
Bareroot
Hardiness Zones
3 - 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Moist, well-drained
Foliage Color
Medium Green
Genus
Asparagus
Species
officinalis
Growth Habit
Ornamental Grass
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Moderate
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