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Vegetables

Parsnip

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip is a biennial root vegetable closely related to carrots and parsley. It has a creamy white color and a sweet, nutty flavor that intensifies after frost. Parsnips are rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C, folate, and potassium. They are commonly used in soups, stews, and roasted dishes.

Calculate System for Parsnip
400.00–600.00mm
Water Need
120 days
Season
30.00–60.00cm
Root Depth
25,000 kg/ha
Yield
20,000
Plants/ha

Growth Stages

Season: Mar – Aug (120 days)

Initial
Kc 0.400
30 days
Development
Kc 0.700
40 days
Mid-Season
Kc 1.000
60 days
Late
Kc 0.800
30 days

Parsnips prefer a long growing season and are best sown directly into the soil. They can be harvested after the first frost, which enhances their sweetness. Varieties include 'Hollow Crown' and 'Gladiator'.

Water Requirements

Season Total: 400.00600.00 mm
Water Stress Sensitivity: High
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Water Productivity: 15.500 kg/m³

Recommended Methods

Drip Irrigation90.00%Fixed Sprinkler70.00%

Soil Compatibility

Optimal pH range: 6.0 – 7.5

Sandy Loam
AWC100.00mm/m
Drainagegood
Drainage: Well-drained soils preferred
Organic Matter: 2.00%
Soil should be deep and loose to allow for proper root growth. Incorporate organic matter to improve soil structure.

Climate Compatibility

Temperature range: 15.0°C – 30.0°C

Temperate Continental
ETo: 1.006.00 mm/day
Temp: -20.0°C – 30.0°C
Frost: high
Mediterranean
ETo: 3.007.00 mm/day
Temp: 5.0°C – 35.0°C
Frost: low
Frost Tolerance: Low frost tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Moderate heat tolerance
Parsnips are sensitive to extreme heat and frost. They grow best in a temperate climate with cool summers.

Planting Layout

100.00cm
Row Spacing
50.00cm
Plant Spacing
20,000
Plants per ha

Nutrient Requirements (kg/ha)

Nitrogen (N)150 kg/ha
Phosphorus (P)60 kg/ha
Potassium (K)180 kg/ha
40
Calcium (Ca) kg/ha
25
Magnesium (Mg) kg/ha
20
Sulfur (S) kg/ha
Schedule: Apply nitrogen in 3 splits during growing season
Organic Matter: 2-3% organic matter recommended

Yield Information

25,000
kg/ha
2.500
kg/plant
0.450
Harvest Index
Quality Factors: Size, color, sugar content

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Growing and Irrigating Parsnip: A Comprehensive Guide for Economically Efficient Cultivation

Introduction Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a root vegetable that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It has gained popularity among growers due to its economic benefits and versatility in culinary uses. In this article, we will explore the process of growing parsnip and discuss efficient methods of irrigation to ensure…

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