Parsnip in Zone 10a
Pastinaca sativa
Method: Direct sow — Direct-sow outside — Parsnip doesn't transplant well, or doesn't need the extra time indoors.
| Window | Fall window |
|---|---|
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Sep–Nov |
| Estimated harvest | ~110 days after direct-sowing |
Spacing: 4 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Zone 10a dates sourced from growinginthegarden.com.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Parsnip.
Where to buy parsnip seeds
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See it growing
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