Parsnip Gladiator F1

Parsnip Gladiator F1 is a British-bred variety and was the first F1 hybrid parsnip. It is known for producing reliable, high-quality roots with smooth white skin, sweet crisp flesh, and excellent eating quality.

This variety is a strong choice for home gardeners and allotment growers who want dependable crops with good disease resistance. Gladiator F1 is especially valued for its resistance to canker, helping produce cleaner, healthier roots.

Parsnips are best grown directly where they are to crop, as young plants do not transplant well. They perform best in deep, stone-free soil and can be left in the ground until needed through late autumn and winter.

Key Features

• British-bred F1 parsnip variety
• First F1 hybrid parsnip variety
• Fast maturing and reliable
• Smooth white skin
• Sweet, crisp flesh
• Very good disease resistance
• Especially resistant to canker
• Suitable for home gardens and allotments
• Roots can stand in the ground until late winter

Growing Information

• Sow directly outdoors from February to April
• Sow thinly around 1cm deep
• Space rows around 30cm apart
• Thin seedlings to around 15cm apart
• Grow in deep, stone-free soil
• Best in sun or partial shade
• Avoid sowing during very wet or cold spells
• Germination can take up to 3 weeks
• Keep the crop weed-free
• Harvest when the tops begin to die down
• Lift roots as needed through autumn and winter
• Avoid waterlogged soil for overwintering crops