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Successful Parsnip Sowing.

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Jeannine:
I works just as well with black plastic  which doesn't put weight on the soil. XX Jeannine

Digeroo:
I cover mine with recycled compost. 

I have also tried surface sowing, that works well especially in wet weather.  Self sown ones have a very high germination rate.

davyw1:
The best Parsnip you grow is the one you dont plant

cornykev:
Set a line
Make a drill pressing a piece of wood onto the soil
Set seeds
Cover with soil
Water
A whole line came up
Bobs your Auntys live in lover.
 :D

Vinlander:
Surface sow is the only method that will get decent germination from 2 yr old seed.

You have to be careful with the shape of the soil around them - a tiny 1cm bank around them can help to avoid washing away - especially if the ground isn't level.

This technique can even coax a usable row from 3 & 4yr old seed - if you have enough to sow at least 1 seed per sq cm!

Cheers.

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