100 Seeds Harris Early Parsnip Pastinaca sativa Heirloom

Harris Early Parsnip is a classic heirloom variety of Pastinaca sativa prized for its smooth, uniform, wedge-shaped white roots and dependable performance in the garden. It offers a sweet, earthy flavor that deepens after cool weather, making it a favorite for home growers and market gardeners alike.

The creamy white roots are excellent roasted, mashed, or added to soups and stews, and they store well for extended winter use. This biennial grown as an annual develops a long taproot, so a loose, deep seedbed helps produce straight, well-formed roots.
Species: Pastinaca sativa
Variety: Harris Early
Type: Heirloom biennial grown as annual
Plant_Habit: Upright rosette with long taproot
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Loose, deep, well-drained loam
Days_to_Harvest: 100-120
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 10-21 days
Sowing: Direct sow 1/4 inch deep after soil warms
Spacing: Thin to 3-4 inches apart, rows 12-18 inches
Notes: Flavor sweetens after frost; keep soil consistently moist for even root development