Parsnip
Pastinaca sativa · Parsnips · Carrot family
Easy30–60cmPet-friendlyEdible
Parsnip care at a glance
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 8–18 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 8–18 °C
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Parsnip
Common pests on Parsnip include Carrot fly. Also possible: Celery leaf miner and Aphids. A common disease is Parsnip canker. Also possible: Powdery mildew. Parsnip is highly toxic to humans. Mainly the sap and leaves are toxic, while roots can be eaten.
Pest
- Carrot fly High
- Aphids Low
- Celery leaf miner Medium
Disease
- Parsnip canker High
- Powdery mildew Low
Toxicity
- Phototoxic sap (furanocoumarins) High
Weather
- Root damage from irregular moisture Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Parsnip
- Which pests affect Parsnip?
- Common pests on Parsnip include Carrot fly. Also possible: Celery leaf miner and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Parsnip?
- A common disease is Parsnip canker. Also possible: Powdery mildew.
- Is Parsnip toxic to cats and dogs?
- Parsnip is highly toxic to humans. Mainly the sap and leaves are toxic, while roots can be eaten.
- How much water does Parsnip need?
- Parsnip has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Parsnip need?
- Parsnip prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Parsnip frost-hardy?
- Parsnip is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -15 °C.
- Can you eat Parsnip?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: roots. Other parts (the sap and leaves) are toxic, though.