Parsnips
Pastinaca sativa
Parsnips, popular with ancient Greeks and Romans, were brought over to the Americas with the first colonists. Although parsnips are biennials, they are usually grown as an annual vegetable. Parsnips are a hardy, cool-season crop that is best harvested after a hard frost. Parsnips are not only tasty in soups and stews, but can also be enjoyed by themselves.
How to Grow Parsnips
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Growing from Seed
Always sow fresh seed.
Planting Considerations
Sow 2 seeds per inch ½ an inch deep. Seedlings will emerge in 2-3 weeks.
Feeding
Always keep the beds free of weeds.
Harvesting
Leave your parsnips in the ground for a few frosts but harvest before the ground freezes. If you leave them in the ground for the winter, cover them with a thick layer of mulch and harvest immediately after the ground thaws in the spring.
