Some asparagus hybrids can be grown in Ukraine for up to 40 years

Published 2025년 4월 17일

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Dutch-bred asparagus hybrids, such as Millennium, Quinoxy, and Eclipse, which are used in Ukraine, can be cultivated for up to 12-15 years and have been reported to last up to 20 years or more. These hybrids, which were initially grown from seeds due to unavailability in seedlings, are now officially registered. Asparagus crops have been affected by April frosts, but the extent of damage varies depending on the region, depth of planting, and hybrid variety. Some hybrids are expected to start producing in the next year.

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Dutch-bred asparagus, which is used for about 8-9 years in Ukraine, can be grown for up to 12-15 years. This was told by Pavlo Bulgakov, an asparagus growing specialist, in a comment for SuperAgronom.com. “There are hybrids of asparagus and Canadian selection that guarantee intensive use for 18 years or more. By the way, this year we recorded intensive use for over 20 years for these hybrids. That is, we can use them in Ukraine for up to 40 years. I grew these hybrids from seeds because they were not available in seedlings. There was no register, and they could not be officially imported. Today, these hybrids Millennium and Quinoxy, Eclipse are officially registered,” he says. According to Pavlo, this year he planted these class B hybrids and will grow them on an area of 0.4 hectares. The harvest will be possible only in 2 years. But care is already needed and planting should be done now. Also, hybrids of Dutch selection in class A, which will yield a harvest next year. When ...

Source: Superagronom