Parsnip

SpeciesPastinaca sativa

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Lightfull sun

Soil pH6–6.8

“Parsnips require well-drained soils, with a pH range of 6.0-6.8.” — Growing Parsnips From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Hardiness zonesZone 2a – 9b

Spacing15 in

Propagationseed

“Use only fresh seed as parsnip seed viability declines rapidly.” — Parsnip Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Start indoors10 weeks before last frost

“Fall planting: Sow 10 weeks before your first frost date for a fall harvest.” — Parsnip Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Ready whenwhen harvesting in early spring, dig before the tops begin to regrow for the highest quality roots

“When harvesting in early spring, dig before the tops begin to regrow for the highest quality roots.” — Growing Parsnips From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

IndoorsStart seeds indoors with reusable cell trays and humidity domes.

“Start seeds indoors with reusable cell trays and humidity domes.” — Parsnip Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Companionspeas, radish, lettuce

“Good Companions ✅ Peas, Radish, Lettuce” — Parsnip Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Keep away fromcarrots, celery

“❌ Keep Away From Carrots, Celery” — Parsnip Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

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