1. Good Organic Gardening - January-February 2016

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GROWING | Parsnip Parsnip Pastinaca sativa Words Jennifer Stackhouse Although a parsnip resembles a white carrot, it’s a little trickier to grow than a carrot or its other close relative, parsley. For success with homegrown parsnip, start with fresh seed. Seed that’s old or has not been well stored has a low germination rate. Parsnip’s botanic name (Pastinaca sativa) and the longevity of commonly grown varieties tell a lot about its cultivated history. The genus name simply translates as “food” (from pastus), while the species name sativa means “cultivated”. This name suggests it was a commonly grown staple, much like potato is now. This is backed up by the age of many of the varieties that are still grown. Most date from the 19th century or early 20th century. The variety commonly grown in backyards is ‘Hollow Crown’, which has been cultivated at least since the 1920s. It has a long cream root. Other old varieties available include ‘Guernsey’ and ‘Large Jersey’, which originated in the Channel Isles. Parsnips don’t transplant well so are not usually available as seedlings. ‘Early Short’ is another heritage variety, as is ‘Tender and True’, which, according to the Seed Savers Network, was named after a popular song from the 19th century. ‘Melbourne Whiteskin’ is an old Australian selection that’s still available and is grown commercially. In a trial of 12 commercially available parsnip varieties conducted in Victoria, the variety ‘Javelin’ produced the highest number of healthy roots. ‘Hollow Crown’ and ‘Melbourne Whiteskin’ performed well when overall yield was assessed. Getting started Seed are sown from spring to summer for an autumn-towinter harvest. In the tropics, sow parsnip in late summer Shutterstock 76 | Good Organic Gardening
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