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Storing
Parsnips
Disease / Pest Symptoms
Wireworm
Small regular holes
and shiny yellow larvae
Sclerotina
Rot
Roots
in store rotten and covered with a white fluffy mould
Name: derek Name: jim Name: Andy Name: Michael Balogh
Although the best flavoured parsnips are ones that are lifted and taken
into the kitchen straight from the ground, during the winter when the
ground is frozen this will not be possible. To give you parsnips
during this period you should dig up some roots in the early winter for
storing. Store parsnips in the same way as you would
carrots. Cut any leaves off close to the crowns and then pack them
in layers of dry sand or peat in a large wooden box. Put a lid on
the top to keep our the light and place the box in a cool, dry and airy
place.
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Date posted: October 24, 2011 - 09:25 am
Message: my parsnips have a small crown about 2"round and several thin twisted roots the ground is light and sandy not stoney this is the second year it has happened, is there a remedy?
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Date posted: October 17, 2011 - 03:44 am
Message: Things are starting to shut down in the autumn, though parsnips are tolerant. Check if herbicides were used nearby.
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Date posted: October 16, 2011 - 07:48 am
Message: my parsnips have started dying above ground is this normal
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Date posted: June 08, 2011 - 02:04 pm
Message: When I plant my tomatoes and peppers I dig a hole for an MT 3# coffee can with holes in the bottom. Water and fertilize in the can where it will reach the roots.