🫚 Parsnip 'Tender and True'

Sowing window (UK)	March to April
Minimum soil temperature	7°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	1 cm
Spacing	30 cm apart
Days to germination	21 days
Days to harvest	238 days
Sowing method	Direct sow outdoors
Frost hardy	Yes
Sun	full-sun
Watering	low
Plant family	Apiaceae

When should I sow Parsnip 'Tender and True' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Parsnip 'Tender and True' from March to April. It is normally sown direct outdoors. Wait until the soil has reached 7°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - parsnip will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Parsnip 'Tender and True' need to germinate?

Parsnip 'Tender and True' needs a minimum soil temperature of 7°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Parsnip 'Tender and True'?

For Parsnip 'Tender and True', sow it 1cm deep and space plants 30cm apart.

How long does Parsnip 'Tender and True' take to grow?

Parsnip 'Tender and True' takes roughly 238 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 21 days.

Is Parsnip 'Tender and True' frost hardy?

Yes. Parsnip 'Tender and True' is frost hardy and will stand through UK frosts, so it can be left out over winter in most of the country.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.