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Parsnips

The flavour of parsnips becomes sweeter after they have had some frost in the garden. They are a very versatile vegetable in the kitchen to fry, roast,steam,mash or bake. Choose from the mighty Gladiator or Javelin hybrid varieties or the historic open pollinated Harris Model. Developed right here in Steveton B.C.

Gladiator

Gladiator Full Sun Winter Gardening

We like Gladiator for its quick germination and early growth; it is bigger and more vigorous right from the beginning. Gladiator is wide at the top with a short body. It is tender and delicious even to the largest sizes, with no core. Canker resistant.
Matures in 110 days. (hybrid seeds)

PN581 A (1g) approximately 216 seeds
PN581 B (5g) approximately 1080 seeds
PN581 C (25g) approximately 5400 seeds
PN581 D (100g) approximately 21600 seeds
PN581 E (500g) approximately 108000 seeds

From : $ 3.39 CA

Harris Model

Harris Model New for 2013

Back in stock for 2013! Smooth skinned, white, tapred roots to 30cm (12") long and 9cm (3½") wide at the shoulder. Fine grained flesh with a sweet, nutty flavour. This workhorse is something of a standard for Canadian parsnip growers.
Matures in 95 days. (open pollinated seeds)

PN582 A (1g) approximately 185 seeds
PN582 B (5g) approximately 925 seeds
PN582 C (25g) approximately 4625 seeds
PN582 D (100g) approximately 18500 seeds
PN582 E (500g) approximately 92500 seeds

From : $ 2.99 CA

Javelin

Javelin Full Sun Winter Gardening

Smooth-skinned, tapering parsnips that are resistant to canker. Good quality, uniform roots with a nice flavour look terrific on the market table. This variety holds well in the soil for winter harvesting.
Matures in 140 days. (hybrid seeds)

PN580 A (1g) approximately 186 seeds
PN580 B (5g) approximately 930 seeds
PN580 C (25g) approximately 4650 seeds
PN580 D (100g) approximately 18600 seeds
PN580 E (500g) approximately 93000 seeds

From : $ 2.99 CA