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Title: Too late for parsnips?
Post by: silly billy on May 30, 2008, 22:17:48
Is it too late to sow some? Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Too late for parsnips?
Post by: hippydave on May 30, 2008, 22:22:23
Well i sowed some today so i hope that its not too late ???
Title: Re: Too late for parsnips?
Post by: Suzie Q on May 30, 2008, 22:55:09
I've sown this late before and they actually were much better than those sown at the 'correct' time, think it all depends on the weather - i am sowing some on sunday so fingers crossed
If the summer is as dismal as last year then most likely they will be fine
Title: Re: Too late for parsnips?
Post by: PurpleHeather on May 31, 2008, 04:20:18
Parsnip seeds do not seem to 'keep' well. If you have room to grow they may as well go in.
Title: Re: Too late for parsnips?
Post by: powerspade on May 31, 2008, 07:39:42
I had problems last year with germination, and had to resow my parsnips (3 times) about this time of year. I had a good crop but somewhat on the smallish side than I would have liked. Neverless the flavour was excellent.
Go for it.
Title: Re: Too late for parsnips?
Post by: kitten on May 31, 2008, 09:57:39
This is good news!!  I'll be putting some in either today or tomorrow so glad to hear they should be okay x
Title: Re: Too late for parsnips?
Post by: calendula on May 31, 2008, 13:56:35
I think I'll be sowing mine again as I can only see one or two coming through and I sowed several rows  :( but will leave it til next week to make sure
Title: Re: Too late for parsnips?
Post by: silly billy on May 31, 2008, 21:36:10
Thanks for the repies I shall sow some tomorrow  ;D Thanks.
Title: Re: Too late for parsnips?
Post by: denis trundle on June 01, 2008, 15:20:25
Ive been sowing for six weeks now and still have none and will sow again this afternoon :)
Title: Re: Too late for parsnips?
Post by: Need a Leek on June 01, 2008, 15:33:35
I let one of last years parsnips go to seed and when we were away the seed head burst and we ended up with a parsnip lawn, typical eh when you want them they wont grow and when you and your neighbour " sorry Les" have an unplanned growth of them they do!... the seedlings have had to be yanked out. This year I will be bagging the seed head...Well we live and learn.

Cheers
Tony
Title: Re: Too late for parsnips?
Post by: willebee on June 03, 2008, 15:31:49
just put a couple of rows in last weekend, but don't intend pulling them until near Christmas well after the frost has got to them. Has been ok in previous years when I have tried them.
Which is the best variety? This year I have sown Tender and True but I like Avon Restistor when I can get them.
Title: Re: Too late for parsnips?
Post by: manicscousers on June 03, 2008, 16:36:43
yes, we've done avon resister and hollow crown  :)
Title: Re: Too late for parsnips?
Post by: cornykev on June 03, 2008, 18:25:35
I sowed a line in April and more or less the whole row have come up but I will be sowing another one the weekend.  ;D ;D ;D