Parsnip - Everton *NEW* Parsnip Seeds
Parsnip - Everton *NEW* Parsnip Seeds
Parsnip - Everton *NEW* Parsnip Seeds
Parsnip - Everton *NEW* Parsnip Seeds
Parsnip - Everton *NEW* Parsnip Seeds
Parsnip - Everton *NEW* Parsnip Seeds
Parsnip - Everton *NEW* Parsnip Seeds
Parsnip - Everton *NEW* Parsnip Seeds

Seeds of Scotland

Parsnip - Everton *NEW*

£3.00

Pastinaca sativa ~ approx. 250 seeds

A vigorous parsnip variety producing creamy-white, tapered roots around 25–30 cm long. Adaptable to a wide range of soil types, Everton is an excellent choice for Scottish gardens. It can be left in the ground over winter and harvested as needed—frosts even improve its flavour by converting starches into sugars.

**Handle the foliage with care, as the sap contains natural compounds (furanocoumarins) that can cause skin irritation when exposed to sunlight.

 

 

Growing Info

Parsnips need a long growing season, so sow directly outdoors in late April or May once the soil has warmed. Sow seeds in drills 2.5 cm deep, with 30 cm between rows, then thin seedlings to around 15 cm apart. Germination can take over a month in cool soil, so resist the urge to sow too early.

Harvest from October to April as needed through the winter. In very wet conditions, lift the roots, remove the leaves, and store them in dry sand in a cool shed.

  • Sow: direct, late Apr/May
  • Spacing: 30cm between row and 15cm between plants.
  • Harvest: Oct/Apr

Tips: Parsnips are a great crop to interplant due to their slow growth. Try sowing quick maturing crops such as lettuce or radish in between your parsnips. 

GROWN IN SCOTLAND | Germination 80% Oct 2025 

Resources

For more information about growing and saving seeds check out the Grow North Growing Guide a fantastic resource produced by Transition Black Isle specifically for growers in the North of Scotland.

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