(Pastinaca sativa)
Thick, fleshy white roots have an excellent, sweet and nutty flavor- particularly if harvested late fall after a couple of good frosts. In milder winter areas (zone 7+) they can be left in the ground all winter and harvested as needed.
Details:
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| Flowers: | | yellow, fragrant, borne in umbels |
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| Foliage: | | herbaceous |
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| Lifecycle: | | 3 (0: N/A, 1: annual, 2: perennial, 3: biennial) |
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| Height: | | 12-18 |
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| Diameter: | | 12-18 |
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| Heirloom: | | yes |
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| Container Planting: | | no |
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Cultural Requirements:
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| USDA Zones: | | 5 to 11 |
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| Soil: | | acidic to neutral |
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| Propagation / Germination: | | medium to difficult |
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| Spacing: | | 6-12 |
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| Sun: | | full sun |
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| Water: | | regular water |
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Our seeds and herbs are always grown without pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. All are open pollinated, unpatented and non-GMO and are grown and collected in our own gardens.