ZonePlant
Hollow Crown parsnip

vegetable variety in zone 3a

Hollow Crown parsnip in zone 3a

Hollow Crown · Pastinaca sativa

Zone
3a -40°F to -35°F
Growing season
90 days
Days to harvest
120 to 180

The verdict

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About Hollow Crown

Sweet (especially after frost), nutty, complex; long tapered cream-colored roots. Roasting, mashing, soups, gratins. Heritage variety, very cold-hardy, sweetens dramatically with frost.

Critical timing for zone 3a

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Common challenges in zone 3a

  • ▸ Very short growing season
  • ▸ Late spring frosts
  • ▸ Limited fruit-tree options
  • ▸ Heavy mulching required

Modified care for zone 3a

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Hollow Crown in adjacent zones

Frequently asked questions

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Will Hollow Crown parsnip grow in zone 3a?

Yes. Hollow Crown is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 7a, which includes zone 3a.

Image: "Pastinaca sativa vallee-de-grace-amiens 80 21072007 4", by Olivier Pichard, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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