PARSNIP: MELBOURNE WHITESKIN

(PASTINACA SATIVA)

An Australian heirloom with long white tapered roots.

Excellent nutty flavour which is improved by a frost.

Parsnip seed lasts a year – we only sell fresh seed.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: MAR, APR, MAY, SEP – DEC

Temperate: MAR – MAY, AUG – NOV

Sub – Tropical: APR – AUG

Tropical: MAR – SEP

Arid: APR – OCT

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.5 – 7.0

Well-drained soil.

Dug deep and friable.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow only.

Plant 2cm deep.

Thin to 10cm apart with rows 45cm apart.

as they are in the ground a long time plant compact lettuces or radishes between the rows to maximise garden space.

DAYS TO HARVEST

32 – 36 Weeks

APPROX 200 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY