{"product_id":"parsnip-warrior-f1-seeds","title":"Parsnip Seeds — Warrior F1 (Long Sweet Roots)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vigorous hybrid parsnip that sizes up faster and bigger than standard varieties. \u003cem\u003ePastinaca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Warrior' makes long cylindrical roots up to 28 cm with a clean shallow crown, very little thin tail, and a slow taper — so far more of each root is actually usable. Good field resistance to canker. 105–120 days from sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; margin: 4px 0 8px;\"\u003eGrowing guide \u0026amp; FAQs\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide for Pakistan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murree, Swat, Quetta and the northern hills February to April — this is where parsnip does best in Pakistan. Punjab plains and Islamabad: sow late September to mid-October and harvest before the March heat. It needs a long cool season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow 13 mm deep, directly where it will grow — parsnip will not transplant. Use fresh seed; parsnip seed only lasts one year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, around three weeks, at 13–24°C. \u003cstrong\u003eNever let the soil surface dry out before the seedlings appear\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is the single commonest reason parsnip fails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow about 2.5 cm apart in rows 45–60 cm apart, then thin to 5–7 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105–120 days. Roots sweeten noticeably after cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun and water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and deep, stone-free, loosened soil. Any obstruction and the root forks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn honest word about where this grows well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsnip needs a long, genuinely cool season. In Murree, Swat, Abbottabad or Quetta it is straightforward. In Lahore, Multan or Karachi it is a challenge — you must sow early and you may still be racing the spring heat. We would rather tell you that than sell you a disappointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle the leaves carefully\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsnip foliage can cause a skin rash in some people when handled in strong sun. Wear long sleeves when weeding or harvesting on a bright day and wash your arms afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot for overwintering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe breeder specifically advises against leaving Warrior in the ground over winter — it grows so vigorously that it becomes oversized and coarse. Lift it when it is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the packet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 seeds, packed for The Garden by Chanan Din. Bred by \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny's Selected Seeds, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e and imported for the Pakistani season. Non-GMO. Every lot is germination-tested in Lahore before it goes on sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to seed starting? Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-to-sow-september-pakistan\"\u003ewhat to sow in September in Pakistan\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/why-seeds-not-germinating-pakistan\"\u003ewhy your seeds are not germinating\u003c\/a\u003e first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination-tested in Lahore before it reaches you, from a seed house trading since 1932. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"The Garden by Channan Din","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54441325265260,"sku":"THG-IMP-PARS","price":599.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9053\/5020\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_18_2026_03_57_39_PM_4.png?v=1789734245","url":"https:\/\/thegardenpk.com\/products\/parsnip-warrior-f1-seeds","provider":"The Garden by Chanan Din","version":"1.0","type":"link"}