| Common Name | Parsnip Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Latin Name | Pastinaca sativa |
| Flavor Profile | Nutty, Slightly Sweet |
| Fruit Size | 10” - 12” long |
| Growing Conditions | Cold Tolerant, Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Harvest Advantages | Extended Harvest, Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Edible, Root Vegetable |
| Plant Height | 10" - 12" |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 10-15 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Cover Seeds |
| Soil Temperature | 60° |
Hollow Crown
Parsnip Seed
Long and smooth, roots broad at shoulder, well tapered. Does best in deeply prepared soil; flesh is fine-grained white. A sweet, nutty flavor after frost.
| Days to Maturity | 105 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 4" - 5" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Row Spacing | 18" - 24" |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow |
| Water Needs | Average |
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