Harris Model
Parsnip
Heirloom
Pastinaca sativa
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Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Pastinaca
Characteristics
Color
White
Flavor
Spicy / PungentSweet
Texture
Tender
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Origin
United States
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Germination
14–21 days
at 35–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
100–120 days
Fruit Size
10–12 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
Planting Depth
1/2–3/4 in
Seed Spacing
1/2–1 in
Row Spacing
18–24 in
Thin To
3–4 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
50–70 °F
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Soil Temp
35–85 °F
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