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Parsnip
Hollow Crown
Root VegetablesDirect Sow
☀️
Sun
full sun
💧
Water
Every 7 days
🌱
Germination
21 days
🕐
Days to harvest
100 days
📏
Planting depth
0.5 inches deep
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Row spacing
12 inches
When to Plant
Direct sow in early spring (fresh seed)
Growing Guide
Soil: deep, loose, stone-free
Slow to germinate — seed must be fresh. Sweetens dramatically after hard frost. Leave in ground through winter if possible.
Care
💧 Water every 7 days
📐 Spacing: 3 inches apart · 12 inches between rows
Recommended sub-rows: 3
Harvest & Storage
Ready in 100 days with a harvest window of 60 days.
Companion Planting
Grows well with:
pealettuce