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Javelin
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Javelin is a hybrid parsnip with slender, spear-like smooth roots aimed at pre-pack and premium fresh sales—uniform length, white skin, and sweet flesh that looks elegant on retail shelves. Canker resistance and even germination support commercial schedules. Flavour is clean-sweet with classic parsnip perfume. Roast whole slim roots for presentation; or cut even batons. Popular where pack weight and appearance matter as much as field yield. Hybrid seed dependent.
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Javelin hybrid parsnip was introduced for slender uniform market roots.
Pre-pack growers adopted Javelin for retail presentation.
Javelin featured in commercial parsnip variety comparisons.
Javelin-class slender hybrids continued in fresh-pack programmes.