DibbleWhen to plant Parsnip
Sow fresh seed around last frost, germination is slow. A long-season root that turns sweet after a fall frost.
When to plant Parsnip by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | May 1 | August 29 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 26 | August 24 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 16 | August 14 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | April 7 | August 5 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 27 | July 25 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | March 14 | July 12 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | February 15 | June 15 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 17 | May 17 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | December 18 | April 17 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Parsnip:
Family and rotation
Parsnip is in the umbellifers family. Root and herb family. Rotate to limit carrot rust fly buildup. Learn about crop rotation.
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When to plantQuestions
When should I plant parsnip?
It depends on your zone. Parsnip is a hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does parsnip take to grow?
About 120 days from sowing to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 45 days after that.
What grows well with parsnip?
Good companions include Onion, Radish.
Plant at the right time this season
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