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Parsnip Gladiator F1 AGM Seeds

Name: Parsnip Gladiator F1 AGM Seeds
Brand: DT Brown
SKU: 12316
Price: 3.19 GBP
Availability: InStock
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Botanical Name: Pastinaca sativa

Sweet flavour with smooth, uniform roots
Canker resistant for reliable growing
Vigorous and quick to establish

200 SeedsSKU: 12316

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Parsnip Gladiator F1 AGM Seeds has quickly become a leading variety, producing smooth-skinned roots with a naturally sweet flavour. Known for its vigour, it establishes quickly after germination and continues to grow strongly throughout the season. With good resistance to canker, it offers reliable performance and high-quality harvests for the kitchen garden.

Key information

Botanical Name: Pastinaca sativa

Genus: Parsley

For outdoor sowing
When February to May, protect early sowings with cloches if soil is cold and wet.
Where In a prepared seed bed.
How Sow thinly in rows 40cm apart. Cover with 1.5cm of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 14-32 days. For a longer harvest season make an early and late sowing.
Care Thin as necessary to a final spacing of 20cm. Replace any dislodged soil. Keep moist and weed free.
Harvest October to February. Leave roots in the ground as flavour is improved by frost. Lift remaining roots in February and store undamaged roots in sand in a dry frost-free area.

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Parsnip Gladiator F1 AGM Seeds

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FAQs

Want to learn more about our Gladiator parsnip seeds? We answer your questions here.

When should I sow Gladiator parsnip seeds?

Sow Gladiator parsnip seeds from March to early May in the UK for best results, when the soil has warmed up for reliable germination. Prepare drills 1cm deep and 30cm apart in stone free, well drained soil, then cover with fleece if needed to warm the ground further.

When to harvest parsnip Gladiator?

Harvest Parsnip Gladiator from August through February. The roots develop best after the first frosts, which convert starches to sugars for peak sweetness and nutty flavour, ideal for roasting or soups. Leave them in the ground as needed since they store exceptionally well over winter but lift all before spring growth starts to avoid woodiness. Use a fork to gently loosen soil and avoid snapping the long, tapered roots.

Can I grow Gladiator parsnip in containers?

Yes, Gladiator parsnips can be grown successfully in containers, though they require deep pots at least 45cm tall to accommodate their long tap roots and prevent forking or stunting. Choose free-draining, stone free multi-purpose compost and position the container in a sunny spot with consistent watering to mimic ideal open-ground conditions.