Parsnip Seeds - All In One For Home Gardens

Parsnip, commonly known as Garden Parsnip, is a cool-season root vegetable cultivated for its long, tapered underground roots and leafy tops. The plant forms a rosette of finely divided green leaves while the root develops beneath the soil surface. Parsnips grow best in cooler temperatures with deep, loose, well-drained soil that allows the roots to develop straight and evenly. They are commonly grown in vegetable gardens and raised beds where steady moisture and moderate temperatures support root development during the growing season.

Features

• Cool-season root vegetable producing long tapered roots

• Upright leafy growth with finely divided foliage

• Suitable for vegetable gardens and raised beds

• Adapted to cooler growing temperatures

• Develops best in deep, loose soil for uniform root formation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Pastinaca sativa

• Common Name (US): Garden Parsnip

• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seeds

• Growth Habit: Root-forming biennial grown as annual

• USDA Zones: 2 to 9

• Planting Season: Early spring

• Growing Season: Spring through autumn

• Sowing Season:

  • Zones 2 to 6: April to May

  • Zones 7 to 9: March to April

• Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 21 days at 15 to 20 C in moist, well-drained soil

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial sun

• Soil Requirements: Deep, loose, well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate watering to keep soil evenly moist

• Mature Plant Size: 12 to 18 inches height; 6 to 10 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 3 to 4 inches between plants