Planting & Growing Instructions for Heirloom / Open Pollinated Parsnips

Heirloom Parsnip Seed

(Pastinaca sativa)

Heirloom / Open Pollinated Parsnip are biennial and its seeds are very hard to germinate. Heirloom / Open Pollinated Parsnip are direct seeded, covering the seeds with .5″ of soil. Plant Parsnip Seeds in full sun or partial shade in hot climates. Germination usually occurs in 5 to 25 days. After Heirloom / Open Pollinated Parsnip plants come up, they should be thinned to 2″-3″ for healthy growth.