An excellent tried and tested variety which has shown that it can be grown successfully in virtually all soil types. It also has a very good canker resistance which results in lots of fine, medium length, smooth skinned, high quality, fine flavoured pa
For long parsnips you need a deeply dug soil which has been manured for a previous crop. However, they will do well on ordinary well drained and cultivated soil. Sow April to June, 1cm (½ inch) deep in drills 30cm (12 inches) apart. Sow clusters of 4
Germination is very slow and it is helpful to sow a pinch of lettuce seed between each cluster of seeds. They will mark the row and can be cut before the parnsips need the room. Harvest the roots from autumn onwards, leaving them in the ground until re
Flowering Period:
Cropping: 175 Days
Plant Type: Vegetable
500 seeds
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