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Parsnip

Pastinaca sativa, Apiaceae

Zones
2a–9b
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Biennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

SkirretSium sisarum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
MacheValerianella locusta
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
HorseradishArmoracia rusticana
Pest Deterrent
CucumberCucumis sativus
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

CeleriacApium graveolens var. rapaceum

Both Apiaceae family members compete for similar root zone nutrients and may share growth-inhibiting compounds

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Roots

Common Questions

What zones does Parsnip grow in?

Parsnip grows in USDA hardiness zones 2a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Parsnip?

Good companions for Parsnip include Skirret, Mache, Horseradish, Cucumber.

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