The Student · Parsnip
Planting Schedule
Add The Student to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Mar 23rd |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Mar 23rd |
| Harvest Begins | Jul 11th |
| Harvest Ends | Nov 12th |
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) | 55 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 45 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 28 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Parsnips hate root disturbance—direct sow in cool weather and keep the seedbed evenly moist until germination to avoid forked roots.