parsnip germanate

[lottiedolly]

took a chance needed to get the parsnips in the roilet rolls in place up at the lottie (they had not came up or anything, well i have to say, i also took a chance with last years seeds and it is 100% germination, i sowed 2 seeds per tube and i have been having to remove a seedling, it is so far only 80% germination for the new seeds, i have a few empty tubes but it is still early, i feel it is better with the tubes as i know where i have planted the seeds and can monitor them, if there are any gaps i shall stick a swede in there or something  ;D

[lottiedolly]

[BertyBasset]

Having failed to get any to germinate for the last 2 years, this year I bought some topsoil from the garden centre, and put about 1/2" down on the bed. I planted the seeds in this about a month ago, made sure it was kept regularly moist, and finally there's a number of seedlings on their way up.

Robin