Heirloom Seeds & Poultry
1878 230th Street, Calamus, IA 52729
(563) 246-2299
PARSNIPS
Takes 2 to 3 weeks to germinate. Plant early in spring, let stay in ground to freeze at maturity for improved flavor. One of my favorite vegetables. Everyone should try growing some this year. Dig in late Fall to early Winter or in Spring before they leaf out. UPDATED FOR 2025. WE will begin to lose some varieties as it is so difficult here to save seed. We have an abundance of wild parsnip and many insects that feed onteh seedheads. Anyone who wuld like to try saving a variety please contact me.
All American
All American - 105 days - Ten to 12 inch roots, about 3 inches in diameter with a hollow crown. Approximately 900 seeds/pkt. Pkt. $1.50
Andover
Andover - 120 days - Developed by University of Minnesota. In good soil it will produce consistent, uniform roots. Pkt. $3.00 Certified Organic Seed
Cobham Improved Marrow
Cobham Improved Marrow- 120 days - Reasonably skinny neck, very high sugar content, outstanding flavor. Approximately 500 seeds/pkt. Pkt. $2.00 Certified Organic Seed
Harris Model
Harris Model - 110 days - nice uniform strain, almost no hollow crown or side roots. Approximately 900 seeds/pkt. Pkt. $1.50
Hollow Crown
Hollow Crown- 130 days- 12 inches long, 2 to 3 inches thick at shoulder. Approximately 900 seeds/pkt. Pkt. $1.50
Rond Hatif
Rond Hatif- 130 days- thicker shorter roots. Approximately 300 seeds/pkt. Pkt. $2.50
Turga
Turga - 100 days - Medium long thick root, sweet almost coconut flavor, originally from Hungary. Approximately 500 seeds/pkt. Pkt. $3.00 Certified Organic Seed UNAVAILABLE FOR 2025