Hollow Crown Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa)
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$3.90
Parsnips are a must-have in any root garden because of their nutty, sweet flavour and mild, white flesh. Post-frost, Heirloom's 12" long, 3" thick roots reveal their enticing flavour. Roasted with potatoes, turnips, and other root vegetables, full-flavored parsnips add sweet heft to soups and stews. Roasts benefit from this...
Parsnips are a must-have in any root garden because of their nutty, sweet flavour and mild, white flesh. Post-frost, Heirloom's 12" long, 3" thick roots reveal their enticing flavour. Roasted with potatoes, turnips, and other root vegetables, full-flavored parsnips add sweet heft to soups and stews. Roasts benefit from this lushly sweet accompaniment. It grows best in well-prepared soil.
Botanical Name : Pastinaca sativa
Common name : Hollow Crown Parsnip
Size at maturity : 12”
Days to maturity : 110-120
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : Spring, fall
Sowing method : direct sow,
Planting depth : ½”-3/4"
Plant spacing : 2”- 3”
Ships : Year-round
Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 10,000