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When to Plant Parsnip in Goose Rock, Kentucky (40944)

Location

Goose Rock, Kentucky

ZIP Code

40944

USDA Zone

7a

Last Frost

Friday, April 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, February 13, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Parsnip directly outdoors 8 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Pastinaca sativa
Days to Maturity 100 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 8-21 days

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Growing Parsnip in Zone 7a

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Goose Rock, Kentucky, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, February 13, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, April 10, 2026. Parsnip grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.