Parsnip, All American Organic Seeds

Pastinaca sativa

$3.49

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Parsnip, All American Organic Seeds

Pastinaca sativa

$3.49

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Product Information

All American Parsnips are often chosen for their sweet flavor, delicate texture, and earliness.

Cultivate an organic garden, savoring the sweetness of these roots straight from your backyard.

These parsnip seeds have long, slender roots that are white and smooth.

All American Parsnips thrive in cooler weather, making them an excellent choice for early or late-season gardens. Plus, they're robust, hearty, and easy to grow.

Sku: 9785

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Common Name: Parsnip

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun|Partial Shade

Days to
Germination:

21 - 28 Days

Days to
Maturity:

95 Days

Growing Height:

12 - 24"

Water
Needs:

Average (1 - 2 in / week)

Key Features

Botanical Name: Pastinaca sativa

Flavor: Tastes like a blend of a very sweet carrot with a potato!

Preparation Ideas: The unique taste makes it great in soups.

Plant Type: Vegetable

Plant Lifecycle: Annual

Pelleted Seed Count: 15 - 30

Fill Weight (grams): 1.3

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Disease Resistance: Deer Resistance|Dry Soil

Tolerance: Drought Tolerant

Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall|Winter

Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall|Winter

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

Instructions

For the finest parsnips, plant All American Parsnip seeds directly outdoors in deeply tilled soil. To speed germination, soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Scatter seeds in rows, dropping 3-4 seeds every 3". When seedlings have 3 leaves, thin to one plant every 3".

Planting Depth: 0.25 - 0.5"

Seed Spacing: Sow All American Parsnip seeds roughly 3" apart, keeping each row approximately 18" apart.

Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

Suggestions

Harvest All American Parsnips after a hard frost. The roots will have a higher sugar content and a sweeter flavor.