All American

Parsnip

100d to harvest

Sweet, creamy parsnips with a luminous, golden core—All American delivers a rich, honeyed flavor that deepens beautifully after cool weather. The roots are smooth and uniform with a tender, fine-grained texture that roasts to caramelized edges while staying pleasantly creamy inside. Grow All American for reliable, straight roots at about 100 days, ideal for home gardens where you want dependable harvest quality and standout flavor in every batch.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Feb 9th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Feb 9th
Harvest Begins	May 20th
Harvest Ends	Dec 9th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	100
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my All American tomatoes develop gray mold or fuzzy gray spots on leaves and fruit?

Gray mold is often triggered by cool, humid conditions and dense foliage. Remove and discard affected leaves or fruit immediately, then thin foliage so air moves freely through the plant. Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid wetting foliage—water at the base and improve airflow with spacing or light pruning around the clusters.

How often should I water All American tomatoes during the main growing phase (from flowering through fruit set)?

Water about 1–2 inches per week total, aiming for deeper soaking 2–3 times per week rather than daily light sprinkling. Check by feel: the top few inches should dry slightly between waterings, but the root zone should not go dry. Inconsistent watering can lead to blossom-end rot and cracked fruit, so keep moisture steady once the first fruit sets.

How can I tell when All American tomatoes are ready to harvest at ~100 days?

Harvest when fruit is fully colored (deep red) and the surface feels firm but gives slightly to gentle pressure. The fruit should come off the plant with a slight twist—avoid tugging hard on green shoulders. For best flavor, harvest in the cool part of the day and let any fully colored fruit ripen off the vine if they picked slightly early.