Hollow Crown Parsnip
Hollow Crown Parsnip
Made and shipped by MIgardener
Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Hollow Crown is a lesser-known heirloom parsnip with flavors reminiscent of potato and carrot. The large roots average about 1 to 2 inches in diameter, store remarkably well, and make a perfect fall crop.
At a glance
- Variety: Hollow Crown, heirloom parsnip
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Root: Large, about 1 to 2 inches in diameter
- Storage: Stores remarkably well
- Habit: Biennial, sets seed the second year
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Roasting
- Soups and stews
- Mashes
- Fall and winter storage
How to grow
Direct sow in spring in deep, loose, well-drained soil for straight roots, keeping the soil moist until the slow seeds germinate. Grow in full sun. Harvest in fall, ideally after a frost, which improves the sweetness, and store roots in a cool place.
Flavor profile
Sweet and earthy with notes of potato and carrot, richer after a frost.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a family-run, Michigan-based seed company offering a huge selection of affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds. Their mission is to make gardening simple, accessible, and budget-friendly for everyone.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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Product facts
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- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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