When to Sow Parsnip?

Parsnip is a popular garden vegetable grown across temperate climates. Below are the exact sowing dates from our plant database — click the button to see personalised dates in the interactive planner.

Sowing dates – 🥕 Parsnip

Sowing dates Parsnip
Indoor sowing
Transplanting
Direct sowing Mar–May
Harvest period Sep–Nov
Days to harvest120

Plan your Parsnip in the app

Gardener Planner lets you match sowing dates to your climate zone, track progress and plan crop rotation across your whole garden.

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Frequently asked questions

When to sow Parsnip indoors?

Parsnip does not need to be started indoors — sow directly into the garden.

When to transplant Parsnip?

Parsnip is direct-sown and does not require transplanting.

When to harvest Parsnip?

Harvest Parsnip from Sep–Nov (approx. 120 days from transplanting/germination).