vegetable variety in zone 5a
Andover parsnip in zone 5a
Andover · Pastinaca sativa
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- Zone
- 5a -20°F to -15°F
- Growing season
- 150 days
- Days to harvest
- 120 to 180
The verdict
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About Andover
Sweet, smooth, refined flavor; long uniform roots well-suited to deeper soils. Roasting, soups, mashing. Productive modern variety with good disease resistance.
Critical timing for zone 5a
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Common challenges in zone 5a
- ▸ Fire blight in pears
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Late spring frosts
Modified care for zone 5a
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Andover in adjacent zones
Other parsnip varieties for zone 5a
Frequently asked questions
- Will Andover parsnip grow in zone 5a?
Yes. Andover is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7a, which includes zone 5a.
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