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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: injeanuity on October 11, 2010, 10:06:59

Title: parsnip canker
Post by: injeanuity on October 11, 2010, 10:06:59
hi all,
Have just pulled up a parsnip (couldn't wait for the first frost!) and its got canker ::) Is it okay to cut off the affected parts and eat the rest?
Title: Re: parsnip canker
Post by: cleo on October 11, 2010, 11:32:19
Yes
Title: Re: parsnip canker
Post by: Stevens706 on October 11, 2010, 12:11:52
Mine almost always have some canker, I just cut the top off and peel the affected parts away
Title: Re: parsnip canker
Post by: gwynnethmary on October 11, 2010, 12:59:52
Same here!
Title: Re: parsnip canker
Post by: cornykev on October 11, 2010, 18:35:19
No probs, as above.   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: parsnip canker
Post by: Sally A on October 11, 2010, 20:47:37
Totally agree, even with the canker resistant brands you often get the markings.  Just chop it out - home grown are 4 x more tasty than shop bought.

Daft isn't it, but I'd avoid cankered 'snips if I was buying them, but will happily chop up a manky looking home grown.

Our (My) household motto is "I've grown it, you eat it"
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