hollow-crown-parsnip Hollow Crown "Pastinaca sativa## HOW TO GROW PARSNIP Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks before frost. For fall harvest, transplant 19 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Cultivate soil loosely to 8-10”. Direct sow 1”, thin to 2-3” by trimming to avoid disturbing remaining plants. Keep soil moist for up to three weeks after sowing, can be difficult to germinate. Thrives in cool climates. Unlike carrots, parsnip roots keep very well in the ground in nearly all climates, grows sweeter with frost. Will keep 4-6 months stored in sand. Hill soil around bases to prevent greening of shoulders. Growing with onions can reduce carrot root fly damage. Soil pH 5.6-7.5. Hardiness zones 5. Biennial.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 4,900 seeds per ounce. Average 436M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life: 2 year. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.Planting Depth 1/2”Soil Temp. Germ. 50-75˚FDays to Germ. 14-28Plant Spacing 3-4”Row Spacing 18-24”Days To Maturity 90–120Storage RefrigerateFull Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil Hollow Crown Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 7,088 seeds.25 Pound ≈ 28,350 seeds1 Pound ≈ 113m seeds##Hollow Crown is a reliable parsnip with long, smooth flesh and a delicious flavor. White fresh flavored roots 10-15”. Top moderately crowned at growing point about 3“ in diameter, cold tolerant, with better flavor after a light frost. Good producer. It has a small central core, and is thick at the base. Nutty parsley-like favor, delicious raw in salads, baked added to soups, or mashed and service with onions and cream sauce. Parsnips can convert stored starches into sugars with cold temperatures. They are relatively low in moisture and are able to freeze solid and harvested for food or allowed to re-grow as a seed crop when they are left in the ground in the spring. Tags: Color: White, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Spring Fall Winter.
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