Parsnips Hollow Crown Seeds

Parsnips Hollow Crown Seeds grow a classic heirloom parsnip with long, white roots free of side roots. Planted in spring and harvested in early winter in the Midwest, the roots turn much sweeter when left in the ground after frost. It is a good yielder in full sun with steady moisture and an early start.

At a glance

• Variety: Hollow Crown heirloom parsnip
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO root vegetable
• Roots: White, smooth, free of side roots
• Germination: Up to 30 days, sow early
• Sun: Full sun
• Season: Spring planting, early-winter harvest
• Sweetening: Sweeter after frost
• Minimum seed count: 200 seeds per packet

Best for

• Roasting and mashing
• Soups and stews
• Winter root storage
• Fall and winter gardens
• Sweet, frost-kissed harvests

How to grow

Direct sow in spring in full sun with adequate moisture, and be patient since parsnips can take up to 30 days to germinate. Starting early gives the best yield. Harvest in early winter; leaving the roots in the ground through frost makes them noticeably sweeter.

Flavor profile

Sweet and nutty, especially after a frost, with tender white flesh ideal for roasting.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.