Parsnip, Hollow Crown

The Hollow Crown Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) has a 100-year history as a delicious, hardy, versatile root vegetable. This relative to Carrots grows to 10"-12" with a smooth, white, tender root. Eaten raw, it’s nutty and sweet, turning buttery and slightly spicy when cooked. Hardy to frosts and freezes, which sweetens the flavor. Try them roasted or puréed and topped with Parmesan cheese. Sweet, nutty flavor Tender and buttery Sweeter after a frost Good fresh and cooked Good companion plants: Anise, Bush Bean, Garlic, Lettuce, Onion, Oregano, Pea, Radish, Rosemary, Sage, Tomato, Wormwood SEED PLANTING TIPS Botanical name: Pastinaca sativa Depth to plant seeds: 1/4" deep Spacing between plants: 2"-3" apart Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart Days to germinate (sprout): 10-28 days Germination soil temps: 50F-75F Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH Sun needs: Full sun, part shade Frost tolerant: Yes Planting season: Spring, fall # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 9 plants per sq. ft. Days to maturity: 100-120 days