Parsnip
Pastinaca spp.
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.3m | Max | 80cm |
30cm | Min | 10cm |
1 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Parsnip Overview
Pastinaca is a genus containing around 15 biennial or perennial species in the carrot family, Apiaceae. They are frequently grown as annual plants for food production. One species, Pastinaca sativa, known commonly as Parsnip, is particularly important economically, it is grown commercially as a vegetable.
Common problems with Parsnip
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Special features of Parsnip
Crop rotation
Light feeder, rotated with other root vegetables.
Other uses of Parsnip
Edible
Roots