Storing Parsnips

[fitzsie]

Just dug up my last parsnips as I needed to clear the ground. I have 4 short but very thick parsnips but I'm not going to be able to use them all at once. What is the best method of storage for them? I haven't washed them just brushed some of the wet soil off them.

[fitzsie]

[ancellsfarmer]

Just leave them topped on the ground, away from wind and sun. Going to store there for 2/4 weeks at least. Have some "post Christmas" clearance bags @ 5p (1Kg) from Tesco just outside the back door. Cant grow them for that!

[fitzsie]

Ancellsfarmer , I'm going to sound stupid here but what do mean by "topped"

[ancellsfarmer]

Trimmed of foliage. Otherwise they will shrink due to transpired moisture.

[saddad]

After that they store well peeled, frozen... 

[Clayhithe]

Turn them into parsnip soup
(Lots of recipes on the interweb)
And freeze in batches