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Title: forgotten parsnips
Post by: Beer_Belly on April 07, 2004, 06:17:36

I put some parsnip seeds in a tub withc soggy kitchen roll to germinate and forgot about them, They're now about an inch high - can I just drop them in a drill and cover them or do I have to plant them with the leaves above the soil surface ?

-B_B-

Title: Re:forgotten parsnips
Post by: allotment_chick on April 07, 2004, 18:14:24

I'd give them a go in a shallow drill and lightly cover - the leaves should find their way out, I would have thought?

I'm sure there will be good advice from fellow boardies!
AC

Title: Re:forgotten parsnips
Post by: gavin on April 07, 2004, 19:15:00

Hi beer_belly - sorry, I don't know the answer either. Give it a go?

And sow another row direct at the same time for insurance?

Good luck - Gavin

Title: Re:forgotten parsnips
Post by: aquilegia on April 08, 2004, 09:55:47

Lucky you - all mine did was go mouldy. I do believe I'm doomed to not be able to grown my favourite vegetable! :'(

Title: Re:forgotten parsnips
Post by: Mrs Ava on April 08, 2004, 12:24:24

Aqui, get a cell tray, bung one seed per cell, water and see. I did that and every single seed germinated! Couldn't believe it!! I know they might not grow into long long slender 'snips, but what have I got to loose, I ain't entering any competitions, I just want some parsnips!

Title: Re:forgotten parsnips
Post by: john_miller on April 08, 2004, 20:58:14

BB, plant them with the leaves above the soil otherwise they will probably rot.

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