Pastinaca sativa
Pastinaca sativa
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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
Common Name: Parsnip
Full Sun|Partial Shade
21 - 28 Days
95 Days
12 - 24"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Botanical Name: Pastinaca sativa
Fill Weight (grams): 1.3
Approximate Seed Count: 15 - 30
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
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Resistance: Deer|Dry Soil
Tolerance: Drought
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
For the finest parsnips, seed 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 inches. When seedlings have 3 leaves, thin to one plant every 3 inches.
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.
Harvest after a hard frost. The roots will have a higher sugar content and a sweeter flavor.
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