Leafy GreensIntermediate
Parsnip
Pastinaca sativa
Scientific Name
Pastinaca sativa
Family
Apiaceae
Origin
Eurasia
Type
Biennial (grown as annual)
100-130 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Sweet, nutty, earthy (sweeter after frost)
- Roasted (brings out sweetness)
- Mashed alone or with potatoes
- Soups and stews
- Chips/crisps
- Purees
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
Not recommended
Sow Outdoors
FebruaryMarchApril
Harvest
OctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruary
Health Benefits
- High in fiber
- Good source of vitamin C and K
- Contains folate
- May support immune function
- Traditional remedy for aches