When to plant Parsnip

Parsnip can be planted outside when air temperature is consistently in a range between 40°F and 86°F and soil temperature is above 39°F.

For best possible results aim to plant Parsnip when air temperature is in consistently in a range between 60°F and 75°F and soil temperature is above 50°F.

Sow Parsnip directly

Start Parsnip indoors

Parsnip growing facts

Plant name	Parsnip
Plant Family	Apiaceae
Approximate time requirement to grow and produce harvest	90 - 120 days
Min tolerable temperature	40°F
Max tolerable temperature	86°F
Ideal temperature range for growing	60°F to 75°F
Seed germination temperature	50°F to 70°F

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