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Re: Parsnips

bpgraham wrote:
> 
> Has anyone got any ideas as to why my parsnips go woody in the middle.They
> grow to a good size but we cannot eat them because the middle which is
> usually the sweetest bit is hard and woody.I grow carrots but dont have the
> same problem.Please help.
> Phillippa
> bpgraham@ihug.co.nz


Plant your parsnips early or mid summer rather than spring.  They won't
get as big  but they'll stay tender all winter.  Oh, and make sure the
soil stays moist, at least down deep.  If you have sandy soil that can
be difficult.  Silty loams are best for parsnips.

Steve  (Maritime...)
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