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Parsnip Tender and True Vegetable Seeds – Heirloom Roots for Sweet, Nutritious Harvests

Parsnip Tender and True Vegetable Seeds – Heirloom Roots for Sweet, Nutritious Harvests

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly in prepared soil
Choose deep, loose, stone-free soil
Sow seeds 1–1.5 cm deep
Keep soil consistently moist until germination
Thin seedlings once established

How to Grow

Water regularly, especially during dry periods
Avoid transplanting; roots grow best when undisturbed
Mulch to retain moisture and regulate temperature
Weed carefully to avoid root disturbance

Tips

Germination is slow; be patien
Frost improves root sweetness
Harvest after 90–120 days
Use fresh seeds for better germination

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Orders are processed within 1–2 days.
Delivery is completed within 10-15 days from the date of order.
Tracking details are shared once the order is dispatched.
Secure, moisture-protected packaging for all seed orders

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Biennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

roots

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Late Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Sweet

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Parsnip Tender and True Vegetable Seeds – Heirloom Roots for Sweet, Nutritious Harvests
seed-type

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Root Vegetable

Parsnip Tender and True is a classic heirloom variety valued for its excellent flavor and cold tolerance. The roots grow straight and long, developing sweetness after exposure to cool temperatures. Best suited for patient gardeners, this variety thrives in deep, loose soil and cool climates.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Early Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

15–25 cm

plant-height

Plant Height

30–45 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

8–10 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

1–1.5 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000116168