250 Seeds.
Other Names - Pastnaca sativa...
Suitable For - Vegetable plot, raised beds
Sowing Months - March - May
Harvest - After first frost up until April
Add well rotted manure or compost to the bed 2 - 3 months before sowing. Add some general purpose organic fertilizer 1 - 2 weeks before sowing and remove any weeds.
General Information | Sowing & Planting Information | ||
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Habit | Biennial, grown as an annual | Module Grown & Transplants | |
Type | Maincrop | Distance between plants | N/A |
Position | Full sun or semi shade | Distance between rows | N/A |
Average height | 45 cm | Direct Sowing | |
Average spread | 45 cm | Sowing distance between plants | 10 cm |
Hardiness | Fully hardy | Distance between rows | 30 cm |
Overwintering | Stored or left in the ground | Sowing depth | 0.5 cm - 1 cm |
Soil Ph | 6.5 - 7.0 | Germination temperature | 10 to 20℃ |
Days to germination | 14 - 30 days |
Parsnip seeds are best sown direct in the ground or direct in large container as they do not like to be transplanted.
Parsnip seeds take a long time to germinate, 3 - 4 weeks. Avoid sowing too early otherwise the seeds may end up rotting in cold wet soils. Sow 3 parsnip seeds per 10 cm station at the depth and row distance suggested above.
As parsnip seeds take a long time to germinate a crop of radish can be sown in between each station. Radish is fast growing and will be ready to harvest in about 6 - 8 weeks from sowing and by the time the parsnip need the extra room to flourish the radish will have been harvested. Sow 2 -3 radish seeds between each station. Having a line of radish seedlings will also help to mark were the parsnip seeds have been sown.
When the parsnip seedlings are large enough to handle thin to one strong seedling per station. Discard any thinning's as transplants seldom produce good roots.
Weed regularly to keep competing plants under control. Water well in dry conditions. If radishes were sown in between the parsnip plants, when harvesting the radish take care not to disturb the parsnip seedlings. Flatten down any disturbed soil. Lettuce can be grown in between the rows to maximize the growing space.
The roots are ready to lift when the leaves start to turn yellow and die in autumn. The taste however will be much sweeter after the roots have been exposed to cold frosty weather as cold temperatures convert the starches in the roots to sugar. Parsnips can be left in the ground unprotected over winter and lifted as and when needed. To make harvesting easier, use a fork to loosen the soil first before pulling on the root.
By March new leaves will start to grown again from the remaining roots. Lift all remaining parsnips before the end of April before they start to produce a flower otherwise the roots will become inedible. Parsnips can also be lifted and conveniently stored in a garage or shed for overwinter use.
To store, leave the roots in the ground until they have been exposed to the first hard frost. Leave some soil on the parsnips as this will help to keep the roots moist and firm during storage. Remove any remaining foliage. Store in paper bags or in boxes surrounded by damp compost.
Poor germination - For best results sow only fresh seed (from last years harvest). Parsnip seed does not store well. Avoid sowing parsnips too early when the soil is too cold otherwise the seeds may rot.
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