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All American Parsnip Seeds

All American Parsnip Seeds

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All-American' parsnip thickens early, in as little as 95 days! Parsnips have a long culinary history, are versatile and nutritious and are being added to the menus of many upscale and specialty restaurants. Their tender, white, carrot-like roots have a sweet and distinctive flavor that's delicious in soups and stews, mashed, stir-fried or roasted. The trick to growing the sweetest parsnips? Wait to harvest until after the first frost. Cold temperatures change the starch into sugar making them sweeter.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 95–125 days

Family: Apiaceae

Native: Eurasia

Hardiness: Biennial grown as annual. Roots can be harvested in fall after a few frosts or left in ground through winter for harvest before tops begin growth in spring.

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: Roots are up to 12" long and the tops (shoulders) up to 3" across.

Variety Info: Creamy-white, tapered roots; leaves are similar to carrot foliage, but much broader.

Attributes: Frost Tolerant

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Late spring or early summer, about 4 months before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for harvest the following spring. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 50°–70°F.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended.

Days to Emerge: 10–25 days

Seed Depth: ½"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 3"

Row Spacing: 18"

Thinning: When 4" tall, thin to 1 every 3"

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Growing Info

Harvesting: To harvest parsnips, dig them up with a shovel or garden fork being careful not to cut or damage roots. If you wish to harvest before winter, leave parsnips in the ground for at least 2 weeks after a hard fall frost. You can improve the sweetness by storing at 32°-34°F for 2 weeks before using. If you leave parsnips in the soil over winter, throw a few inches of soil over the crowns and mulch heavily with straw or compost after the first fall frosts. During extended cold periods, stored starches are changed to sugar as the first-year plants prepare for new growth, thus roots harvested in early spring are especially tender and sweet. The roots lose flavor and become fibrous if you do not harvest them before new tops and seed stalks begin to grow.

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  • Bethany P.
    CA, United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/5/25
    Great Flavor

    I had never tried parsnips before. They have a nice sweet nutty flavor. I don't care to cook, so I just sliced them up and put them in salads. I might try using them in place of carrot sticks with dip. Might be good with some hummus. I plan to plant more this year.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
    Who do you grow for? Yourself
    How do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed
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    6/30/25

    Hey Bethany,

    We're beyond stoked that you are enjoying parsnips. They are incredible and they'll be amazing with hummus. Thank you so much for sharing some ideas to inspire other gardeners. Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Michelle L.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    12/3/24
    5 Stars

    I’ve done 2 separate plantings outside and so far so good. Everything is sprouting up nicely.

  • Tamyra
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/28/24
    5 Stars

    Have got the seeds planted and now the hard part the waiting I can’t wait to watch them grow.

  • Daniel J.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/11/24
    5 Stars

    2 thumbs up!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert
  • Katelyn C.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/31/23
    5 Stars

    Doing great, most if not all of the seed germinated. Excited for this harvest!