Oatmeal Farm Network | Parsnip Varietals

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity
Albion	A refined, uniform variety with smooth skin and a sweet flavor, prized for its resistance to canker.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Andover	An early-maturing variety that is cold-tolerant with a smooth, white root, suitable for fresh market and storage.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Arrow	A disease-resistant variety with uniform, tapered roots and a smooth, creamy texture, popular in organic farming.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Avonresister	A UK variety bred for canker resistance with a sweet, earthy flavor and smooth, medium-length roots.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Berliner Halblange	A German variety with a strong flavor and medium-length roots, commonly grown in Europe for its hardiness.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Cobham Improved Marrow	A classic variety known for its excellent flavor and smooth, tapered roots, ideal for winter storage.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Countess	A disease-resistant, high-yielding variety with uniform roots and a mild, sweet flavor, popular in commercial production.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Duchess	A modern, hybrid variety with high yields and disease resistance, known for its mild flavor and smooth roots.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Gladiator	A hybrid parsnip variety that is disease-resistant with high yields, producing smooth, white roots with a mild, sweet taste.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Guernsey	A heritage variety with shorter, stocky roots and a sweet, nutty flavor, known for its cold tolerance and smooth skin.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Halblange Weiße	A German heirloom parsnip with medium-length roots and a mild, earthy flavor, traditionally used in European cuisine.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Hollow Crown	A popular, heirloom variety with a long root and sweet flavor, known for its smooth texture and creamy color.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Imperial Crown	An heirloom variety with a sweet, mild flavor and smooth, straight roots, ideal for roasting and soups.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Javelin	A modern, high-yielding variety with smooth, tapered roots and a sweet, nutty flavor, often used for its excellent storage quality.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Lancer	A disease-resistant, open-pollinated variety with long roots and a smooth, tapered shape, known for its sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Student	An older variety with a sweet, delicate flavor and smooth white roots, bred originally for culinary uses.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Tender and True	An heirloom variety with a fine-grained texture, long, smooth roots, and a sweet, nutty flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Turga	A high-yielding, European variety with a robust flavor and long, thick roots, known for its winter hardiness.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
White Gem	A smaller, tender variety with a mild, sweet flavor, known for its smooth skin and creamy white flesh.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate