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Parsnip - Harris Model
SKU:
PA31100A
CA$3.90
CA$3.90
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Approximately 430 seeds per gram.
Pastinaca sativa
Lot# PA31100
Harris Model parsnips are the standard when people think of parsnips. An age old variety with smooth skinned, white, tapered roots to 30 cm (12") long and 9 cm (3½") wide at the shoulder. Fine grained flesh with a sweet, nutty flavor. Parsnips become sweeter after frost, as the sugar moves from the tops into the roots.
Pastinaca sativa
Lot# PA31100
Harris Model parsnips are the standard when people think of parsnips. An age old variety with smooth skinned, white, tapered roots to 30 cm (12") long and 9 cm (3½") wide at the shoulder. Fine grained flesh with a sweet, nutty flavor. Parsnips become sweeter after frost, as the sugar moves from the tops into the roots.
Planting Instructions:
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Additional Information
Open pollinated-untreated seeds. Parsnips are best eaten after the first hard frost. The frost actually converts the starch in the root into sugar, making them sweet. It’s best to harvest in mid winter, or in early spring after the soil thaws. If planning to harvest in the spring, mulch heavily so the roots won’t rot in the soil. Some varieties are better ground keepers than others. Harris Model is an exceptional ground keeper, reportedly not even necessarily needing mulching. |