Harris Model Parsnips

Seed Count: Approx. 400 seeds Days to Maturity: 100-120 Days Description:  Harris Model is one of the easiest parsnip varieties to clean, due to its nice smooth skin.  Its actually the smoothest, whitest heirloom parsnip variety!  The 10-12" long, bright white roots are slim in shape, with shoulders about 3 inches wide, and grow perfectly straight, with flavor that is slightly sweet and nutty.  Its fine grained, tender flesh is definitely unique in taste and should be a staple in any garden.  Enjoy them baked, roasted, broiled, mashed, or even pureed into soup!  Parsnips grow similarly to carrots, but require a longer growing period.  They do not handle summer heat, or drought well.  While parsnips are technically a biennial, they are usually grown as an annual root crop.  It is important to note that parsnip seeds aren't always the easiest to germinate.  They can take a long time to germinate, and have low germination rates.   How To Grow Sowing:  To sow, wait until soil is workable,