Considering growing parsnips? Here's just about everything you need to know to get started growing this sweet, nutritious, cold-hardy root vegetable. Or, if you're looking for general tips and hints, check out this article on how to grow parsnips.
Growing Parsnips
Sowing Guide |
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| When to sow indoors | Not recommended |
| When to sow outdoors | When soil can be worked |
| Seed depth | 1/2" |
| Germination soil temperature | 65° – 75°F |
| Germination length | 14 – 21 days |
| When to transplant | Not recommended |
| Varieties/Types |
Gladiator (early germinator) Lancer (sweet, canker-resistant) |
Growing Guide |
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| pH range | 6.0 – 7.0 |
| Soil temperature | 60° – 65°F |
| Spacing | 3" – 4" |
| Watering | Low |
| Light | Full sun |
| Nutrient requirements |
N = high P = low K = low |
| Fertilizer schedule | Apply complete fertilizer a month after seedlings sprout |
| When to harvest |
After at least one frost |
