10 most popular varieties of parsnip

Pasternak in its properties and appearance is similar to carrots, only it is white and contains more nutrients.

It also has a healing effect during stomach pains, stimulates appetite, is a diuretic.

It relieves stones in the bladder and kidneys, reduces cough, treats gynecological diseases and dropsy.

"White stork"
"Boris"
Guernsey
"Gladiator"
"Hormone"
"Delicacy"
"Round"
"Culinary"
Petrik
"Student"

Did you know? In ancient Greece and Rome, the roots of "parsnip" were used as food, feed for livestock and for medicinal purposes.

"White stork"

"White stork" - is a high-yielding and mid-season variety of parsnip. From mass shoots to harvest - 117 days. It is white. The shape of the root crop is cone-shaped and completely immersed in the soil, and the head is of medium size, weakly depressed and flat.

It weighs between 90-110 g. The flesh is juicy and white. This variety has a good taste, quality and smooth root crops. It is recommended to use in cooking.

"Boris"

"Boris" - It is a high-yielding and early variety of parsnip. Maturing terms - from 110 to 120 days. The shape of the root is cone-shaped, the color is cream. The flesh is juicy, white, dense and has a sweet aroma.

Root vegetables are very tasty and are used in cooking for processing and fresh. This variety is rich in beneficial microelements and vitamins, has healing and dietary properties.

Important! Working with this vegetable, you should wear gloves, as its leaves emit essential oil, which leaves burns on the skin.

Guernsey

Guernsey - it is a mid-early and cold-resistant variety of parsnip. It is already 110-115 days. The shape of the root is semi-long conical, the color is light cream.

The flesh is white, tasty and has an excellent aroma. Seeds germinate at a temperature of 2-4 ° C, and seedlings withstand cold to -5 ° C. Requires regular watering.

The roots of this variety are rich in essential oils, carbohydrates, mineral salts and vitamins. Because of this, they enhance vision and are especially useful for the growth and development of the child’s body.

"Gladiator"

"Gladiator" - this is a fruitful and mid-season variety of parsnip. The shape of the root is cone-shaped. The flesh is white, has a sweet sugary aroma. It has fast growth and high performance.

Did you know? In the Middle Ages, parsnip root vegetables were given to babies instead of a nipple, while adults ate it with smoked fish.

"Hormone"

"Hormone" - This is an early ripe variety of parsnip. The shape of the root is conical, in length from 18 to 22 cm, diameter 4-5 cm, the root is fully immersed in the soil. The period from germination to harvesting lasts from 70 to 110 days.

The root crop weighs 100 - 130 g. This variety is widely used in cooking. It is boiled, fried, served as a side dish or seasoning for first courses. Pasternak "Hormone" is considered a spicy plant and is used in pickling and preserving vegetables.

"Delicacy"

"Delicacy" - This is a medium early variety of parsnip. Long stored.

The shape of the root is round, length up to 8 cm, weight 200-350 g. The flesh is white with yellow spots, fragrant and tasty.

"Round"

"Round" - This is the most precocious and fruitful variety of parsnip. The shape of the root is roundly oblate and sharply tapers to the base. The color is grayish white.

Length 10-15 cm, diameter up to 10 cm, weight up to 150 g. Vegetation period - 105-110 days. The flesh is white and dense, the flavor is harsh, and the taste is mediocre. This variety can be grown on heavy soils.

Important! Abundant watering is appropriate only in dry weather. Excessive water is undesirable.

"Culinary"

"Culinary" - This is a medium early and early variety of parsnip. The growing season is 95-105 days.The shape of the root cone-shaped, at the base - rounded oblate.

The length is 10-15 cm, and the weight reaches 140 g. The color is white, and the surface is uneven. The head of the root is convex and medium in size. The flesh of the parsnip "Culinary" is white, coarse and weak, and the core is grayish with a light yellow rim. The smell of root vegetables is very fragrant.

Petrik

Petrik - This is a high-yielding and mid-season dietary variety parsnip. The growing season is up to 130 days. The shape of the root is conical, white, length up to 30 cm, diameter up to 8 cm.

The flesh is gray-white, dense, juicy and aromatic. This variety is resistant to diseases, has dietary and medicinal properties, favorably affects men. In cooking, it is used in the form of spices.

"Student"

"Student" - It is a high-yielding, late and dry-resistant variety parsnip. The shape of the root is white cone-shaped. Length up to 30 cm, and weight up to 160 g. Vegetation period up to 150 days. Has a standing rosette of leaves. The flesh is white, very fragrant and tasty.

All varieties of parsnip have beneficial substances and sweetish pulp. You can add it to dishes or make decoctions. In any form, it will benefit your health, the main thing is to use it in moderation.And, of course, choose a variety to your liking.