Pastinaca sativa

Untitled DocumentStoreFeedbackFollow UsHarris Model Parsnipis an uncommon root vegetable that is gaining popularity for its functionality. The Harris Model Parsnip has long 12 inch white-fleshed edible roots, similar to a carrot. This heirloom has a tender and mild sweet/nuttiness flavor. They are best harvested after a frost, which improves the flavor of the root. Harris Model Parsnip is resistant to frost and does not like hot weather. You can harvest Harris Model Parsnip during frost and even into the winter if mulch is provided around the plant. Alternatively, you can leave the root in the ground through the winter and harvest in the early spring. It is a great low maintenance homesteader or survival crop. Matured parsnips are excellent in soups, stews, stir-fry or roasted with other root veggies. Harris Model Parsnip most likely originated in Europe, where it grew wild for centuries. The ruling class claimed this vegetable for their own, prizing it for its natural sweetness. In the past, desserts often featured the parsnip, and at one time it provided a source of sugar. Americans first experienced the parsnip in the 16th century, but it has remained primarily a European favorite. Seed Quantity NOTE: To conserve resources we combine all orders of duplicate seed quantities of the same variety into one pack. For example, if you order two packages of 700 Harris Model Parsnip seeds, they will be combined into one pack of 1,400 seeds.Variety InfoNAME: Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) VARIETY: Harris Model DAYS TO MATURITY: 110 – 130 days POLLINATION: Open Pollinated TYPE: Annual HARDINESS ZONE: Zones 3 – 12 SUNLIGHT: Full sun needed SOIL: Deep, loose, and fertile sandy loams and peat soils PLANT HEIGHT: 15 – 18 inches SPACING: 12 – 18 inches apartShipping Info ⥇ Free shipping on all orders ⥇ Orders are mailed 1-3 business days after payment processes ⥇ Shipping time subject to change due to inclement local weather/USPS delays ⥇ We do not ship outside the contiguous USA (Virgin Island, Puerto Rico, Guam or Alaska) NOTE: If your eBay address is different than your actual shipping address you are obligated to change your eBay address to the proper mailing address otherwise, we will default to using your mailing address associated with your eBay account. We will not refund or replace orders if you provide us with an incorrect mailing address. If you have any issues whatsoever with your order, please message us directly before taking further action. Make Sure To Checkout Our Other Selections Before Making Your Purchase!Thank You For Shopping With Monarch Milkweed Seeds