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130 days. Pastinaca sativa. Open Pollinated. Harris Model Parsnip. The plant produces excellent yields of flavorful 12 to 15" long parsnips. It has a sweet, nutty flavor. Perfect boiled, fried, or sauteed in butter. This improved variety has tender, whiter, and smoother roots and is free of side roots. It can be left in the ground all winter without protection for spring use. Freezing improves the flavor. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6128. A variety from the USA.
Lot No: 102857
Germination: 85%
Test Date: 09/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 32,000
Plant Height: Roots
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Parsnips originated from Europe. They are a member of the carrot family and grow similarly to carrots. Parsnips are one of the hardest-to-grow root vegetables, but are worth the trouble because of their flavor and storage capability. Plant seeds directly in the garden where the soil is finely tilled. Planting should be done immediately after the last frost. Parsnips can not take the mid-summer climate, so plant the seeds in early spring or in the fall. Roots will grow 18" to 36". The deeper the soil is tilled, the longer the roots will develop. Plants grow 6 - 12" tall.
Requires fertile, slightly acid soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant. Work the soil to a depth of 1 to 1 ½ feet so the soil is loose. Use plenty of manure and compost for large roots.
Water only during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer periodically.
Dig parsnips in late September.