Parsnip 'lancer'

Pastinaca sativa

How to grow Parsnip 'lancer'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that lancer is thought of as half hardy, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 6.5 as lancer likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing lancer from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between Parsnip plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing lancer about 15 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting lancer

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as lancer is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting lancer