Parsnip
Pastinaca sativa · Apiaceae
Long, sweet, nutty roots that turn even sweeter after a frost. Slow to germinate and needs fresh seed, but worth the wait for winter roasts.
At a glance
Good for
- Edible / Productive
- Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic
Sowing from seed
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Sowing depth: 12 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 14-28 days
- Days to harvest: 100-130 days
- Best sown in: spring, summer
- Seed storage life: 1 year