Parsnip Seeds - All In One For Home Gardens

Parsnip is a cool-season root vegetable that develops upright green foliage and elongated edible roots beneath the soil. It thrives in temperate climates and performs best in full sun with loose, deep, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. The plant adapts well to garden beds and raised beds where cool growing conditions and consistent moisture support healthy root development and steady seasonal growth.

Features

• Cool-season root vegetable with upright foliage
• Produces elongated roots during the growing season
• Suitable for temperate climates
• Performs best in full sun conditions
• Requires loose, deep, well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Pastinaca sativa
• Common Name (US): Parsnip
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seed
• Growth Habit: Upright biennial grown as annual
• USDA Zones: 2 to 9
• Planting Season: Early spring or fall in mild climates
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season:
  • Cool regions: February to May
  • Mild regions: September to November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 2 to 4 weeks in cool temperatures (10–21°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Loose, deep, well-drained fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 30 to 60 cm height, 15 to 30 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 10 to 15 cm apart