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[ Hollow Crown (Sugar) PARSNIP  4g seed ]
Hollow Crown (Sugar) PARSNIP 4g seed
Hollow Crown (Sugar) PARSNIP 4g seed
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105 days. [A vintage variety grown throughout the country well before 1850.] In the 1800s parsnips were often used to make marmalade. Sometimes they were used to make wine. Wedge-shaped roots, 8-12" long, 2-3/4" at the shoulder. Excellent storage variety. Pk ...
 
Harris Model PARSNIP 4g seed
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120 days. Sweet, tender, bright white roots, 10-12" long, 3-1/2" shoulders. Long a popular favorite ...
 

PARSNIP (Pastinaca sativa)

Parsnips were once a common vegetable at the dinner table and they deserve to come back in style. This hardy root vegetable develops a sweet, nut-like flavor after it has been heavily frosted.

CULTURE: Sow seed in spring as soon as soil can be worked. Plant 1/2" deep in raised beds and thin to 4 to 6" each way, or plant in rows 18" apart with plants thinned to 4". Soil should be well drained and not too rich in nutrients. Seeds may take 3 weeks to germinate and soil must not dry out. Radishes may be used to prevent crusting and to mark the location.

HARVEST: A heavy frost may be necessary for full flavor development. Roots may be harvested or left in place during the winter for use in the spring. For a winter supply place roots horizontally in small boxes filled with garden soil or sand. Bring a box inside to thaw as needed.

PREPARATION: Boil, fry, or stir fry.

SEED SAVERS: Isolate varieties by 1/4 mile for home use. For pure seed isolate by a minimum of 1/2 to 1 mile.

PACKET: 4 g (about 1690 seeds) sows 125'.



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