Parsnip Hollow Crown Heirloom

The Hollow Crown is a legendary heritage variety that has been a garden favorite since the early 19th century. Renowned for its uniform shape and dependable yields, it remains the gold standard for home growers and market gardeners alike.

Quick Facts for Your Seed Packet

Harvest Window: 100 plus days, Packet is 200+/- Seeds

Root Profile: Tapered, creamy-white roots reaching 10–12 inches.

Light Needs: Full sun to partial afternoon shade.

Planting Depth: 1/2 inch deep.

Seed Vitality: Use fresh seed annually for best results.

Cultivation Guide

Parsnips are a "slow and steady" crop. Because they take a long time to germinate, maintaining consistent moisture is the secret to a successful stand.

When to Sow: Plant as soon as the frost leaves the ground in early spring.

Bed Preparation: Success starts underground. Ensure your soil is loose, deeply tilled, and free of stones or heavy clay to prevent the roots from twisting or "forking."

Spacing: Sow seeds 1 inch apart, later thinning to 3 or 4 inches to allow the shoulders to expand.

Germination Watch: Expect sprouts to appear in 14 to 21 days. Do not let the soil surface bake or crust over during this time, as the seedlings are delicate.

The Sweetness Secret: Leave the roots in the ground until after a few hard frosts. The cold temperatures trigger a natural conversion of starches into concentrated sugars.

Why Choose Hollow Crown?

Add these highlights to your website to show customers why this variety belongs in their winter garden:

Exceptional Flavor: Offers a rich, nutty, and buttery profile that outperforms store-bought varieties.

Classic Form: Named for the distinctive "hollowed" or sunken top where the stems meet the root.

Winter Hardiness: These roots are incredibly tough and can even be left in the frozen ground to be harvested in very early spring.

Kitchen Versatility: A gourmet choice for roasting with honey, pureeing into silky soups, or pan-frying into "parsnip fries."

Heritage Quality: A true heirloom that has resisted modern "commercial" breeding, retaining the deep flavor profiles of the 1800s.