Parsnip 'Gladiator'

Prefers deeply dug well drained soil.
Harvest roots from autumn onwards or leave in the ground for winter use

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Gladiator is thought of as half hardy, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. Planting Gladiator in loamy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 6.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Sow thinly, and thin out, or alternatively sow 3 or 4 seeds every 20 cm and thin out to the strongest seedling after germination. Germination can sometines be slow.
Mark the row with radish seed that will grow and mature before the parsnip needs the space

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 Gladiator about 15 days after your last frost date.

Thin out to leave a strong seedling every 20 cm. Weed carefully as plants are slow to start growing

As Gladiator is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out (around -5°C / 23°F as a guideline) - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Parsnip root is ready is early winter, and best harvested after the first frost when the root becomes more sweet

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early winter.

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