Parsnip Long Holkruin is an old European heirloom parsnip variety. It has long been cultivated for its elongated white roots and reliable growth. This parsnip is a mid-to-late season root vegetable with a long, conical shape and creamy white flesh. Its flavour is sweet and nutty, improving after exposure to frost, which makes it particularly well-suited for autumn and winter harvests. It can be enjoyed roasted, mashed, in soups and stews, or left in the ground to be dug up fresh throughout winter.
Scientific Name: Pastinaca sativa
Plant Life Cycle: Biennal
Optimal Germination Temperature: 20C
Germination time in days: 15-20 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 120-150 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: well draining and rich
Sowing and cultivation: Sow ideally from March to June. You can sow some also from July to September if you are in a mellow climate. It can stand temperatures of -29C. Sow the seeds directly in the ground in rows spaced 40 cm apart. Cover the seeds with 1 cm of fine soil. Compact the soil firmly to ensure good contact with the soil.
