Parsnip
Roots and tubers · Pastinaca sativa · Carrot family · Biennial
Very slow to germinate; sweetens in frost.
How it grows
| Sun | Part shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Normal |
| Soil | light (sandy, sandy loam) |
| Spacing | 10 cm |
| Rotation group | Legumes, roots & onions |
| How to plant | seed in the ground |
| Green manure before it | Crimson Clover |
| Protector plant | Rosemary |
When to sow, by climate zone
| Zone | In the ground | Sow indoors | Sow again for autumn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2 | early May – mid-May | ||
| Zone 3 | early May – mid-May | ||
| Zone 4 | late Apr – early May | ||
| Zone 5 | mid-Apr – mid-May | ||
| Zone 6 | early Apr – late May | ||
| Zone 7 | mid-Mar – mid-May | ||
| Zone 8 | early Mar – late Apr | ||
| Zone 9 | early Feb – early Apr |
Dates for the average frost dates of each zone; the app works them out for your own town.