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Parsnip ‘Javelin’ F1

£1.49

Parsnip ‘Javelin’ F1 is a consistent and reliable variety producing slender, wedge-shaped roots with shallow crowns that make cleaning easy. It can be sown throughout the season and offers excellent field-holding capacity, allowing for an extended harvest period. With outstanding resistance to canker, it can be cropped almost continuously from July through to June, making it one of the most dependable parsnips for both home gardeners and growers alike.

Seed count: 250 seeds

229 in stock

SKU: PAR13 Categories: , ,
  1. Parsnips prefer deep, stone-free soil enriched with well-rotted manure for a previous crop.
  2. Sow seeds directly outdoors from April to June, 1-2 cm deep, in rows spaced 30cm apart.
  3. Germination is weather-dependent and can take up to 3 weeks. If little emerges, re-sow immediately.
  4. Thin seedlings to 15cm apart when large enough, thinnings don’t transplant well.
  5. Roots are ready to harvest when the tops begin to die down.
  6. Harvest as required, roots will remain in the ground until late winter unless the soil becomes heavily waterlogged.

Sowing Months: April-June
Days To Germination: 14-35 days
Optimum Soil Temperature: 10-12c
Plant Height: 40cm
Light: Full sun

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