Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a biennial root vegetable related to carrot and parsley, with a white, sweet and aromatic root.
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a biennial root vegetable related to carrot and parsley, with a white, sweet and aromatic root. The fleshy root becomes sweeter after the first frosts and is used in soups, broths, purées and roasted. The plant is cold-hardy, prefers loose, deep soils and has a long growing season. Its broad leaves resemble those of parsley, and the root can be left in the ground over winter. Parsnip is a traditional, nutritious vegetable that has returned to the attention of modern cooking.
Sowing method: Direct in the ground, where it will grow
Transplanting: No — sown directly
Where it grows: Open ground · Deep pot min. 30 cm
Row spacing: 30 cm
Thin to: 10 cm
Loose, stone-free soil and no fresh manure — both cause forked roots.
Thin at the 2–3 true leaf stage, otherwise the roots stay small.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Standard |
| Water needs | Moderate |
| Colour | Crem |
| Placement | Exterior |
