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Can You Grow Parsnip in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

Parsnips are a great match for your zone — they love a long cool season and frost sweetening.

Plant zones

2a–9b

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

100–130 days

When to plant Parsnips in Maryland

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

Jun 15 – Jul 15

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Parsnip

Parsnips are an underrated root vegetable — sweet and nutty after frost exposure. They need deep, loose soil and a long season but reward patience with exceptional flavor.

Direct sow only — parsnips do not transplant well. Sow fresh seed (old seed has poor germination) 3-4 weeks before last frost. Thin to 6 inches. Leave in ground after frost — cold converts starch to sugar.

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Gardening in Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.