Pastinaca sativa 'Hollow Crown'
Parsnip
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Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa 'Hollow Crown') - Description
Mild, white flesh is fine-grained. Develops a sweet, nutty flavor after frost. Matures about 105 days. Mature roots are 12in. long, 3in. thick. Does best in deeply prepared soil.
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa 'Hollow Crown') - Blooming
Blooms small, white flowers when the plant remains in growth in the ground.
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa 'Hollow Crown') - Growth
Parsnips are cool-season biennials grown as annuals. They take up to 4 months to produce carrot-like roots, cream in color with a white core.
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa 'Hollow Crown') - Planting
Sow seeds 2 weeks before the late frost date in your area. Continue sowing until summer.Before planting, work in a 1-2" thick layer or compost or composted manure into the soil. Be sure to remove any rocks and debris from the soil. Sow seeds directly into the soil, 1/2" deep, 1/2" apart in rows spaced 18" apart. Germination will occur after 3 weeks.Once true leaves emerge, thin seedlings to 4" apart.
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa 'Hollow Crown') - Pest
Leafhoppers and carrot rust flies are pests that typically attack young parsnip seedlings causing a reduction in root size. Cover beds with floating row covers to prevent infestation. Avoid diseases by rotating crop every 3 years.
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa 'Hollow Crown') - Interesting facts
Parsnips are a popular English and European crop. After maturing in cool weather, they have a sweet, nutty flavor. When cooked, they have a soft texture.
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa 'Hollow Crown') - Soil and irrigation
When plants are established, provide a mulch of organic material (2-3" thick). A mulch will keep the soil cool. Water deeply when the soil is dry.
