Grow nutritious, smooth, and flavorful roots with Student Parsnip Seeds, a classic and dependable variety known for its uniform roots and excellent taste. Ideal for cool-season gardening, this parsnip variety thrives in loose soil and produces long, creamy-white roots with a sweet, earthy flavor. Perfect for gardeners seeking nutrient-rich, easy-to-grow root vegetables.

Features:

1. Variety: Student Parsnip
2. Root Characteristics: Smooth, long, tapered, creamy-white roots
3. Flavor: Sweet, earthy, improves after light frost
4. Growth Habit: Upright foliage with deep root development
5. Light Requirements: Full sun
6. Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-draining soil
7. Suitable For: Home gardens, raised beds, deep soil plots

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO seeds
2. Planting Season: Early spring or late summer for fall harvest
3. Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
4. Planting Depth: 0.5 inch (12 mm)
5. Spacing: 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) between plants
6. Row Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
7. Germination Time: 14–28 days
8. Days to Maturity: 100–120 days
9. Temperature Needs: Cool-season crop; grows best in 45–75°F (7–24°C)
10. Watering: Consistent moisture, avoid waterlogging
11. Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
12. Root Length: Typically 10–14 inches depending on soil depth
13. Harvesting: Harvest after roots reach full size; flavor improves after light frost
14. Storage: Excellent storage variety when kept cool and dry

Planting Guide:

1. Prepare deep, loose soil free of rocks and compacted layers.
2. Sow directly outdoors in cool weather as parsnips do not transplant well.
3. Keep soil moist to support slow germination.
4. Thin seedlings to allow proper root development.
5. Maintain consistent moisture through the growing season.
6. Harvest in fall or winter; roots become sweeter after frost exposure.