Topic: parsnips

[TULIP-23]

Carrot Cruncher ;D

Many thanks for the Prompt reply.....there is the Difference Im just  returning to Gardening after nearly Forty Years 8)
Ha Ha   But you have so many great people here how can you possibly not Succeed with so much Experience and Expertise......what do you need books for!!

[Lady Cosmos]

I grow parsnips every year, love them. :P
I neglect them as well ( do not touch crown)
It takes often more than a month to appear.
I sow them late: last year 13 May!!! and the crop was fabilous: good taste, big ones and straight. Still have two small rows to pick ( next week, if dry) :-[
Sandy soil seems to be very good for them. No stones in the soil and manure only the year before. (previous crop).

[Andy H]

thanks for that. will dig em all up tomorrow and turn into chips and freeze!

[TULIP-23]

Lady Cosmos ;)

Will mix  sand in the Parsnip patch before I Begin. My First time!!
So I thought I would Grow them in Toilet Roll Holders for the First Time seems the easiest method for a Beginner.

Wiil put Compost in the Propagagor or Curver Container
[you know the sort I mean I think ] with the lid.!!

PLace two seeds in each Roll and disregard the Weakest.

Plant then directly into the Ground. Leave until Oct Nov.

What is the Problem with the Crown

                                      Mike