Lancer
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˚F
Days to Germ. 14-28
Plant Spacing 3-4”
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 120
Storage Refrigerate
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
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˚F
Days to Germ. 14-28
Plant Spacing 3-4”
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 120
Storage Refrigerate
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
Lancer Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 6,300 seeds
- 250 Seeds$3.50
- 1 Ounce$15.00
Long, slender, smooth roots that grow up to 12" long. Ivory skin with creamy white flesh. Improved uniformity and with more canker resistant than Harris Model parsnip. Tags: Color: White, Specialty: Disease Resistant, Season: Spring Fall Winter.
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We promote fair trade, organic practices and environmental responsibility throughout the Restoration Seeds supply chain. Below are the family farmers and seed suppliers who bring our open pollinated seeds to you.
Deep Harvest Farm
Certified Organic by WA Dept. of Ag.
Seed grower since 2010
Deep Harvest Farm is a certified-organic vegetable, seed and flower farm on Whidbey Island in NW Washington. Run by Annie Jesperson and Nathaniel Talbot, the farm focuses on year-round vegetable production, taking extra steps to use ecological soil management practices such as minimal tillage, the use of compost and cover cropping.
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