Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa ssp. sylvestris) seeds
- Wild parsnip is the archetype of today's cultivated parsnip varieties.
- Contents: Approx. 150 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.59
Product number: PAS04 GTIN: 4250601203461
Description
Wild parsnip gains a lot of flavour if it has been exposed to frost at least once. Otherwise, it is fairly woody and therefore not much of a vegetable treat. It does however serve good purpose as an ingredient for bouillon. Besides this, it is an interesting plant for cross breeding.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Biennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Apiaceae |
| Flowering months | July, June |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, March |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Planting distance | 10 cm |
Sowing and care
Sow the seeds directly outside in spring (or start your seeds indoors).
In-depth guide for growing root vegetables such as parsnips from seed
In-depth guide for growing root vegetables such as parsnips from seed
Other names
Botanical name: Pastinaca sativa ssp. sylvestris, Elaphoboscum sativum, Peucedanum sativum
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