Andover Parsnip
Pastinaca sativa
A dependable, sweet parsnip known for its smooth roots, excellent flavour, and outstanding storage quality. Andover produces uniform, well-shaped parsnips that hold up beautifully in the ground and in long-term storage. A reliable choice for gardeners seeking sweetness, consistency, and ease of harvest.
• Type: Parsnip
• Latin Name: Pastinaca sativa
• Days to Maturity: ~100–120 days
• Root Size: Long, tapered
• Colour: Creamy white
• Growing notes: Sow directly in early spring. Maintain even moisture for strong germination. Harvest after frost for enhanced sweetness and store in cool, humid conditions for exceptional keeping quality.
Andover Parsnip
Pastinaca sativa
A dependable, sweet parsnip known for its smooth roots, excellent flavour, and outstanding storage quality. Andover produces uniform, well-shaped parsnips that hold up beautifully in the ground and in long-term storage. A reliable choice for gardeners seeking sweetness, consistency, and ease of harvest.
• Type: Parsnip
• Latin Name: Pastinaca sativa
• Days to Maturity: ~100–120 days
• Root Size: Long, tapered
• Colour: Creamy white
• Growing notes: Sow directly in early spring. Maintain even moisture for strong germination. Harvest after frost for enhanced sweetness and store in cool, humid conditions for exceptional keeping quality.
