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Parsnip
- A Description of Parsnips
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History: The parsnip has long been a favourite vegetable in northern Europe. The Romans so loved it that it is said the Emperor Tiberius (14 AD-37 AD) had them brought to Rome each year from the Rhine region, an optimal growing area. Settlers brought them to the U.S. in 1609 and later to Canada. We have the ideal climate for parsnips because, although they need a long growing period, they only develop their sweetness after hard frosts. Still popular in Europe, England in particular, they fell out of favour in North America and are only now being re-discovered. Cultivation: parsnip seed is difficult to germinate, taking a long time. Henderson (1881) advised that it was one of the seeds "which should always be trodden in with the feet or firmly rolled after sowing.". He also advised growing it on poor land as it increased the sweetness and, indeed, parsnip does not like too rich a soil. Direct sow in early spring for a late fall harvest by sowing 1/2" deep. Germination takes approximately 3 weeks. Thin to 3" apart. Companions: onions, peas, peppers and radishes are good companions for parsnip.
- Harris Model Parsnip
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100 - 120 days. 'Harris Model' is an old-time market favourite and is considered by many to be the standard against which other parsnip varieties are judged. Its roots are long and fine-grained, with few rootlets and with a sweet yet nutty flavour.
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