PARSNIP Half Long from Guernesey

Species: Parsnip
Latin name: Pastinaca Sativa L. subsp.sativa
Inscription in the European catalog under: Demi Long de Guernesey
Other usual name: Panet - Pastenade - Racine Blanche - Grand Chervis - en. Parsnip - de. Pastinake
Variety: Half Long from Guernesey
Family: Apiaceae, (Umbelliferae)
Origin: Europe, North America

The Half Long Parsnip of Guernesey: Productive variety, the roots are conical, fleshy, smooth and of white color. The leaves are large and hairy on a hollow stem wich releases a strong odor when ruffled. The Parsnip has a savor which points out hazelnuts. Appreciated everywhere in the world, each country has its to cook this vegetables.

Seed sowing: Mars to June
Collect parsnips: 4 months after sowing
Height: The parsnip can reach on average 40 to 90 cm
Exposure: Sunny

Sowing instructions: Sowing in Mars to April under greenhouse to obtain an early harvest and sowing out seeds in place directly 1 cm depth from April to June, water the ground even if it rains. To clear out or transplant sowings in a distance of 30 to 35 cm between lines. The culture presents a broad adaptation to various types of grounds. You can leave parsnips in places all winter, in case you cover them with dead leaves. Harvest for your needs progressively.

Sowing distance: 30 by 35 cm between lines
Minimum seed sowing temperature: 12 °C to 20°C
Seed germination: 12 to 15 days
Nutritional value: 18 Kcal to 100 gr.

Net weight of seeds: 5 gr -/+ 1500 seeds

All our seeds are sold with their sowing instructions.