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Parsnip

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Sowing outdoors
Harvest

How to sow parsnips successfully outdoors?

To sow parsnips outdoors, choose a sunny spot with loose, well-drained soil. Prepare the soil by carefully weeding it and working it deeply with a hoe.

Parsnips are generally sown in spring, around April. Sow the seeds about 1 to 2 cm deep and space them about 10 to 15 cm apart. It is important to maintain constant humidity to encourage the seeds to germinate.

Be careful not to overwater to prevent the seeds from rotting. When the plants reach a few centimetres in height, thin them out, leaving just one plant every 20 cm or so. Parsnips take around 4-5 months to reach maturity, so you can harvest them in autumn.

Exposure
Full Sun
Sowing Depth
1 cm
Plant Spacing
10 cm
Row Spacing
30 cm
Germination Time
28 days
Germination Temperature
18 °C
Soil Type
Humus-rich
Soil pH Preference
Neutral

How do I harvest parsnips?

Parsnips can be harvested in late autumn or early winter, once the leaves start to wither. To harvest parsnips, it's important to dig them up gently to avoid damaging them. Use a spading fork to dig them up, taking care not to break them. Once harvested, carefully remove the excess soil without washing them. Parsnips can be stored for up to 6 months in a cool, dark place, such as a cellar. It is important to store them in wooden crates or paper bags to promote good air circulation.

Seed Storage
3 years
Propagation
Sowing
Parsnip
Characteristics
  • Lifecycle : Annual
  • Exposure : Full Sun
  • Frost Hardiness : Frost Resistant
  • Cultivation Difficulty : Challenging
  • Adult Height : 30 cm
Sowing & Planting
  • Sowing Depth : 1 cm
  • Plant Spacing : 10 cm
  • Row Spacing : 30 cm
Maintenance
  • Maintenance : Low
  • Water Requirements : Moderate