Seed thinly (after thinning there will be two to three plants per foot).
Seeds Per Ounce
12,000
Space Between Plants
2"
Planting Depth
Sow on top of soil and cover with a thin layer of soil or sand.
Plant Height
Medium
Plant Types
Favorite Varieties
All American, Model
Seed Viability (Years)
1 year if carefully stored
Seed Germination
Grows best at soil temperatures between 60° F and 70° F. Lower temperatures increase root length with less enlargement.
Germination Time
57 days at 41° F 27 days 50° F 19 days at 59° F 14 days at 68° F 15 days at 72° F 32 days at 86° F
Planting Instructions
Parsnip seeds should be sown directly into the garden row, bed or container and thinned to 1 1/2" between plants as they mature. The seeds may be mixed with a small amount of sand before seeding to make thin seeding easier, or seeds can be disbursed by being shaken from a salt or pepper shaker.
Container Gardens