tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700847767094057681.post2239206714078039569..comments2023-12-28T18:32:30.119+00:00Comments on Growing Our Own: ParsnipsPaul and Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07700796090016266104noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700847767094057681.post-12407654866397171662009-04-14T22:43:00.000+01:002009-04-14T22:43:00.000+01:00Hi, I am doing a little parsnip trial of my own th...Hi, I am doing a little parsnip trial of my own this year (1st time growing them) I copied Allot of Veg's idea of chitting them, never seen that done before and now I keep reading about it in mags, but I still give credit to A.O.V. My trial is still ongoing and the seeds I grew in compost and planted out as little plants are so far in the lead and doing well.<br />all the best with yours.<br />maureenmaureenhttp://mylottieheaven.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700847767094057681.post-70538700003098881652009-03-20T18:02:00.000+00:002009-03-20T18:02:00.000+00:00Bloke on my allotment used to dibber his parsnips ...Bloke on my allotment used to dibber his parsnips in once they had a couple of true leaves. I've had some in for a week so if they don't come up there's still time to get some more in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700847767094057681.post-71272378919795535432009-03-19T20:51:00.000+00:002009-03-19T20:51:00.000+00:00You could try using kitchen roll inners instead of...You could try using kitchen roll inners instead of the loo rolls? This will help establish a stronger tap root - essential for success with parsnips.<BR/><BR/>I grew a few to 3' long last year!Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700847767094057681.post-33925067705902024522009-03-19T19:27:00.000+00:002009-03-19T19:27:00.000+00:00Hey I did this too - worked for me - I planted the...Hey I did this too - worked for me - I planted them out direct last weekend and have fleeced them for a couple of weeks until things warm up a little. Hope yours are as good as ours.allot of veghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16964874150856535561noreply@blogger.com