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Parsnips

Elsoms’ parsnip portfolio features varieties known for their smooth white roots, vigour, and canker resistance. With options for pre-pack, fresh market, and processing, our range is trusted for consistency, high yields, and strong pack-out quality.


Available in these regions only:

Varieties may differ within regions

Variety

Palace

Dependable and proven variety, extremely reliable and versatile with proven canker resistance. Suitable for a long production period and ideal for pre-pack and processing. Produces high yields with shallow crowns and good weight distribution down the root.

Panorama

Long, well-filled, smooth white roots with good weight distribution. Maincrop maturing variety with excellent all-round disease resistance. Vigorous top growth competes well against weeds. High yielding with strong pack-out potential.

Pearl

Maincrop to late-season variety with high yield per root and high pack-out percentage in pre-pack grades. Outstanding white colour and attractive skin quality. Extremely uniform with good root weight distribution. Well suited for high-density production. Ideal for long-term field storage and excellent canker resistance.

Pegasus

One of our most successful and largest-selling varieties. Vigorous with unmistakably white roots and very smooth skin. Produces bulkier roots suitable for pre-pack and fresh markets. Good disease resistance to canker.

Phantom

Suited to pre-pack specifications, with refined root size and very smooth white skins. Offers good disease resistance and reliable uniformity.

Picador

The most vigorous variety in the Elsoms range, responding well to a wide range of sowing densities. Competes strongly against weeds and produces excellent white roots with a good shape. Very high yield potential and handles well in the pack house. Suitable for processing.

Choosing the right variety

Speak to one of our expert team members to find the right variety for you.

Speak to our specialists

Sam Tyrrell

Crop Manager - Parsnips

sam.tyrrell@elsoms.com

Stephanie Fussey

Head of International Vegetable Sales

stephanie.fussey@elsoms.com
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