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When to Plant Parsnip in Camp Point, Illinois (62320)

Location

Camp Point, Illinois

ZIP Code

62320

USDA Zone

6a

Last Frost

Monday, April 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, February 23, 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 6a

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Camp Point, Illinois, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, February 23, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, April 20, 2026. Parsnip grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.