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Customer Reviews
Have grown well for me the last two years. Big healthy tops, nice sized roots, disease free, and delicious. I had no problems with germination. They take a while to sprout (like all parsnip seeds), but most of the seeds do germinate. Good news!
It was odd as I only got very long and skinny ones. They never fattened up. The longest one was around 18" but only 1/8th inch in diameter. Unknown on germination amount as I spread them around to fill spots. Will try the remaining ones this coming year but not holding my breath.
So sorry to hear that! If parsnips are thin at harvest it is likely either a space issue (not thinned enough or compacted soil) or a nutrient issue (perhaps too much nitrogen). They could have been planted a bit too late or harvested too early. Please reach out so we could help troubleshoot further. As always, our products are backed by our full guarantee. We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price, whichever you prefer (for up to 1 year from purchase). Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com
Couldn’t get these to germinate
So sorry to hear that! We do germ test all of our seeds and to ensure we sell only top performing crops, we have established germination standards that are higher than prescribed by the Federal Seed Act. Our minimum germination standard for parsnips is 65% and the most recent test for this variety passed at 95%. As always, our products are backed by our full guarantee. We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price, whichever you prefer (for up to 1 year from purchase). You can also reach out to us for any troubleshooting! Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com
| Soil Temp for Germ | 55–75°F |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | ½" |
| Days to Emergence | 15–28 |
| Thin Plants to | 3–4" |
| Row Spacing | 12–18" |
| Fertilizer Needs | Low |
| Minimum Germination | 65% |
| Seeds per Gram | ≈ 175 |
| Seed Life | 1 year |
Pastinaca sativa This hearty, sweet vegetable is often overlooked by gardeners, yet it deserves a place in both spring and fall plantings. A rich source of copper, this trace element is said to support hemoglobin formation for healthy bones, blood vessels, and nerves.
Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.
Culture
• Parsnips perform best in deeply worked, well-composted, loose soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0
• High nitrogen fertilizer or manure can cause roots to fork and become hairy
• Avoid compacting the soil as parsnips are deeply rooted
• Keep well watered through the growing season
Direct Sowing
• Dig a shallow furrow and lightly cover seed with soil, vermiculite or sifted compost
• Water evenly and regularly to prevent soil crusting
• Row cover beds when soil temperatures are cool and to help prevent soil crusting
• Thin when plants are 4 inches tall
• Savvy gardeners plant radish seed in the furrow with parsnips to help break the soil surface for slower-growing parsnips
• Sow mid-June—July for a fall/winter crop
Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Carrot rust fly maggots
• Insect control: Reemay or Summer Insect Barrier, until tops are 3-4 inches tall
• Common diseases: Celery blight
• Disease prevention: Keep well watered and a 3-4 year crop rotation
Harvest & Storage
• Flavor is enhanced after a couple of frosts
• Roots can be dug any time at maturity through winter as needed
• Protect from freezing with a weed-free straw mulch
• Store at 36°F and 95% humidity
KEY TO PARSNIP DISEASE RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE
HR indicates high resistance.
IR indicates intermediate resistance.
BC | Black Canker