Parsnip, Gathering

Parsnip, Gathering

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Pastinaca sativa
Cross between ‘Turga’ and ‘Hollow Crown’, on its way to having the dig-ability of ‘Turga’ with the flavor and texture of ‘Hollow Crown’. Breeding project: Help it along in your garden by selecting those which work the best for you!


How to grow it:

Germ Temp

Indoor Start

Germ Days

Frost Tolerant

Sun

Seed Depth

Plant/Row Spacing

50-85

Not rec.

6-21 d.

Yes

Full

1/8”

3”/6”

Parsnips have the bad reputation of being difficult to germinate, but unnecessarily so! Cover seeds lightly, if you have coarse soil use sifted compost or fine peat. Keep moist while they germinate, watering twice per day in warmer weather. Plant midsummer for overwintering.

Seed specs:  200 min.