PARSNIP - Hollow Crown

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(40 seeds)

$4.50

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Sweet parsnips with firm roots and a thin skin

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If you love growing heirloom veg, then this is probably one of the oldest varieties you will find. Parsnips much like these were eaten by Read More

If you love growing heirloom veg, then this is probably one of the oldest varieties you will find. Parsnips much like these were eaten by the Romans, and in the middle ages, they were a firm favourite. Despite various plant breeding efforts, the sweet flavour of this parsnip has yet to be beaten. Long before potatoes came to Europe from the new world, the parsnip was a staple food. Rediscover old-fashioned comfort food with these nutritious root vegetables.

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Quantity

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Days to Harvest

120-140 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

10cm

Plant Height

15cm

Additional Features

Cool Season, Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Product Details

Common Name: PARSNIP - Hollow Crown

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 40

Days to Harvest: 120-140 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 10cm

Row Spacing: 30cm

Additional Features: Cool Season, Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Scientific Name: Pastinaca sativa

Germination Time: 20-30 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 15cm

Sow Depth: 5mm

Best Months to Plant – parsnip
Climate Zone	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain						✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate						✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – parsnip
Method	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays
Plant out transplants
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – parsnip
Method	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays
Plant out transplants
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – parsnip
Method	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Start in trays
Plant out transplants
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – parsnip
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Start in trays
Plant out transplants
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – parsnip
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug
Start in trays
Plant out transplants
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Parsnips are easy to grow and they're not fussy about soil, but they won't develop straight roots if they're grown in stony soil. Once the soil is prepared, sow your seeds 5mm deep and keep moist until they germinate.

How to Harvest

Uproot your parsnips, wash off excess soil and remove the leaves by grabbing and twisting. Stored in a plastic bag, they can remain fresh for months in the refrigerator.

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How to Sow

Parsnips are easy to grow and they're not fussy about soil, but they won't develop straight roots if they're grown in stony soil. Once the soil is prepared, sow your seeds 5mm deep and keep moist until they germinate.

How to Harvest

Uproot your parsnips, wash off excess soil and remove the leaves by grabbing and twisting. Stored in a plastic bag, they can remain fresh for months in the refrigerator.

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Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →