Parsnip

Hollow Crown

Old favourite, best known Australian variety for 150 years, long smooth white pointed root, tender, fine flavour. Pre 1852. 65-135 days.

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General information:

Parsnip

Pastinaca sativa

Known in the Mediterranean from ancient times. Best steamed and popular baked. Grows in a similar fashion to carrot with deep friable soil. Ensure germination by pressing soil and keeping moist, cover soil with paper up to 3 weeks, matures by 21 weeks. Frost improves flavour.

230-400 seeds per gram

Parsnip planting information:

When To Plant In Australia

Tropics:	Mar-May
Subtropic:	Feb-Sep
Mild:	Jul-Mar
Cold/Frost:	Aug-Feb

Seed Sowing
Plant space cm:	8-10
Row space cm:	35-50
Depth cm:	0.5-1
Best soil temp:	6-21 °C

Other Info
Number of seeds per gram:	230-400
Rate per hectare:	5-6kg
Average days to maturity:	120-140