I do love my Parsnips, they were however a bit of a failure in 2024 when the slugs and snails wiped out all 105 seedlings and I didn't get around to growing them in 2025.
In 2026 I'm looking forward to repeating the success of 2016 & 2017 and have a full 2.4m x 1.2m beds worth that will be using the 105-hole planting membrane.
I have not bought any Parsnip seeds yet, as I want nice new fresh seed for next year. the varieties I have grown in the past include Tender and True, Student and my favourite is Gladiator F1
Sow Harvest
Tender and True Mid Feb - End May Oct - Mid Feb
Gladiator F1 Mid Feb - End May Oct - Mid Feb
Student Mid Feb - End May Oct - Mid Feb
Traditional sowing thinly in rows 400mm apart and cover with 13mm of fine soil firm gently and keep moist.
Germination seedlings appear 14 - 32 days
Protect early sowings with cloches if soil is cold and wet
leave roots in the ground as flavour is improved by frost. leave remaining roots in February and store undamaged roots in sand in a dry frost-free area or process and freeze.
I'm going to try chitting and growing in kitchen towel & loo rolls early as well as direct sowing in 2026.
What Varieties do you grow and had the most success with?
When do you sow your Parsnips?
Do you chit the seeds or Sow Direct?
When do you sow your Parsnips?
Do you chit the seeds or Sow Direct?
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