When it comes to vegetables my nemesis have always been parsnips. I have sown them in different types of soil, varying dates – all with no or very little success.
One key to success is to use fresh seeds. Parsnips do not keep for more than a year or so, so don’t waste your time. This year I am germinating my seeds first, on a damp sheet of kitchen towel, in an ice cream container, and covered with a second damp sheet. Put the lid on, keep them warm – I had mine on a shelf in the kitchen. You can see from the photos how they germinated. Fingers crossed they will grow on until ready to plant out on the plot.
5th Feb Seeds sown 18th Feb Seeds sprouted
Pricked out on 18th Feb in cardboard tubes (toilet Rolls)
