Pastinaca sativa

parsnip

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Description

The parsnip is an ancient, hardy root vegetable with a cream‑white, sweet‑nutty root—an autumn kitchen classic for soups, purées and roasted vegetables. It requires a long growing season, but is very frost‑tolerant and becomes truly sweet after frost. Beginners should note that the seeds germinate slowly and only fresh seeds are reliable.

Care instructions

Sow fresh seed from March to May thinly in deep, stone‑free soil and keep the soil evenly moist until the seedlings emerge (often about 3 weeks). Space the seedlings about a hand’s breadth apart and keep the bed weed‑free. Harvest from October after the first frosts—roots can remain in the ground through winter and be freshly cut when needed.

Companion planting

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Diseases & pests

1 relevant

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PesthighMay–Oct

Psila rosae

Varieties

3 varieties

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