Upper Valley Seed Savers

Seed Saving Project *

Date/Season: 2016/2017 growing season     

Crop / Species: Parsnip/Pastinaca sativa

Variety: Guernsey, Tender and True, Turga     

Project Type: Variety Trial

Project Goals: Guernsey has a rather woody core, this trial aims to determine whether the two other varieties are more tender. I will also observe comparative shapes, growth habits, hardiness, storage quality, and general flavor. All three varieties will be grown in the first year. I will dig the roots at the end of the season, choosing the best for possible seed production and returning those to the garden for overwintering. Back-up roots will be stored in the greenhouse. In the second year I will grow either Tender and True or Turga for seed, seeking an isolation garden for the second variety to assess seed production.

Project coordinator: Sylvia Davatz

Email:    sdav@valley.net                                      Phone: (802) 436-3262

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Project site(s) description (soil, aspect, amendments…): 106 Gilson Road, Hartland. The garden is south-facing, the soil is loose and sandy/loamy with ample organic matter. Only organic amendments will be used.

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*Format Adapted from Hilltown Seed Saving Network website