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Parsnip
Pastinaca sativa
Also known as: Parsnip
Sweet carrot-like root that requires a long season and loose deep soil. Flavor dramatically improves after frost exposure.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing3–6″
Row Spacing18–24″
Planting Depth0.5″
Height18–24″
Spread4–6″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Direct Sow (Spring)
2–3 weeks before last frost
Germination
14–28 days
Days to Harvest
100–130 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 2–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Very slow to germinate—use fresh seed only. Can overwinter in ground and harvest in spring. Frost converts starch to sugar.
Companion Plants
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