Parsnip - Hollow Crown

Pastinaca sativa

This variety of Parsnip produces long and tapered roots with a sweet and nutty flavour, perfect for roasting, pureeing, or adding to soups and stews.

With our high-quality Hollow Crown Parsnip Seeds, you'll be able to grow a bountiful crop of these tasty and nutritious roots in just a few months. At Sow Good Seeds, we take pride in offering only the highest quality parsnip seeds, and our Hollow Crown variety is no exception. Each pack contains 150 heirloom seeds, ensuring plenty of plants to work with.

To grow Hollow Crown Parsnips, sow the seeds directly into the ground in early spring or late summer with a sowing depth of 6mm. These plants thrive in cool weather and prefer well-draining soil and a position with full sun or partial shade. With a plant spacing of 15cm and row spacing of 40cms, these parsnips can reach a length of up to 30cm.

Hollow Crown Parsnips are not only delicious, but also nutritious. They are rich in fibre, vitamins, and minerals, and make a great addition to any healthy diet. Plus, growing your own parsnips is a rewarding experience that allows you to enjoy fresh and flavourful produce right from your garden.

150 heirloom seeds

Sowing Information

Plant Type: Annual
Sow When: Temperate: Spring, Autumn, Summer
                   Subtropical: Spring, Winter, Autumn
                   Tropical: Autumn
Sow Where: Direct
Sow Depth: 6mm
Germination: 14-28 days 
Position: Full Sun
Plant Spacing: 15cm
Row Spacing: 40cm
Plant Height: 40cm
Harvest: 110-130 days

The image below will help you determine which climate zone you are in, and allow you to choose the best varieties for your area.

Martyman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons