Cobham Improved Marrow · Parsnip
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Jun 15th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jun 15th |
| Harvest Begins | Oct 3rd |
| Harvest Ends | Jul 15th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 45°F
and nights stay above 28°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 110 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Taproot |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 45 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 28 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Sow parsnip seeds directly in deeply loosened soil and keep the surface consistently moist until germination, since they hate transplanting and transplant shock can cause forking or poor roots.