Tender & True Parsnip
Easy to Grow
Non-GMO & Natural
High Germination Rate
Loved by Chefs
🥕 Tender & True Parsnip Seeds — Sweet Winter Butter Spears
50+ Seeds/Pack
Pastinaca sativa ‘Tender and True’
The parsnip that makes chefs talk in hushed, reverent tones. ‘Tender and True’ is buttery-sweet, aromatic, and creamy-fleshed — the gold standard heirloom for those who know root veg deserves white-tablecloth respect ✨🍽️.
Creamy ivory roots, smooth + uniform, with silky texture and gentle sweetness that deepens after frost ❄️💛. Roast until caramel-edged, mash like velvet clouds, or puree into Michelin-adjacent winter sauce energy.
This is not a garnish vegetable — this is a statement piece.
Cold-loving, long-storing, reliable, and pretty much the parsnip you plant if you actually cook.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Buttery 🧈
Nutty 🌰
Honey-sweet 🍯 (especially post-frost)
Earthy-herbal warmth 🌿
Think: roasted chestnut meets sweet winter cream.
🍴 Culinary Uses:
🔥 Roast with olive oil & thyme until caramelized
🥣 Purée with cream + white pepper for velvet texture
🍗 Serve under roast chicken or pork belly
🍜 Blend into soups for deep winter luxury
🌾 Shave raw, paper-thin, with lemon + parm for crunch
🥔 Replace half your potatoes in mash → chef mode unlocked
Also: roasted parsnip fries with aioli? Yes. Always. 🍟👌
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
“Parsnip with manners.” Smooth, sweet, refined — the white truffle of root veg when treated right. Frost-kissed flavor blooms into warm honey and soft spice. Perfect for fine-dining purées, butter-roasted sides, soups, and vegetable cookery that flexes quietly but confidently.
Serve with browned butter + sage. Add toasted hazelnuts if you’re feeling smug.
🌱 Growing Notes:
🪴 Biennial grown as annual
🌞 Full sun, deep loose soil for straight roots
⏱️ 100–120 days to maturity (worth it)
🌡️ Likes cool climates + frost sweetening
🌧️ Keep evenly moist during germination (slow starter)
🪱 Direct sow — hates transplant drama
📏 Thin to ~3–4" spacing for fat, straight roots
❄️ Can overwinter in ground for sweetest flavor
Pro tip: Sow radish with parsnip — radish pops fast, marks the row, gets harvested before parsnip bulks.
✨ Quick Facts:
Latin: Pastinaca sativa ‘Tender and True’
Flavor: Buttery, nutty, sweet, aromatic
Best For: Roasting, purée, mash, soups, fine plating
Habit: Long straight ivory roots
Specialty: Frost makes flavor explode ❄️✨
Storage: Excellent keeper, improves in storage
Pollinator Bonus: Umbel blooms feed beneficial insects 🐝
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Frequent Asked Questions
Q: Are your seeds suitable for home gardeners and professional chefs?
Absolutely! Our seeds are chosen for exceptional flavor, vibrant growth, and reliable yields—perfect for home gardens, restaurant kitchens, and culinary professionals alike.
Q: What does “heritage” or “heirloom” mean for your seeds?
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Q: How high is the germination rate of your seeds?
Our seeds are tested for high germination rates, ensuring strong, healthy plants when grown under proper conditions.
Q: Do you offer rare or specialty varieties?
Yes—we pride ourselves on offering unique, flavorful, and hard-to-find varieties that bring diversity and richness to your culinary creations.
