Thompson & Morgan Seeds
Parsnip White Gem (National Trust Range)
An excellent, tried and tested variety which is suitable for virtually any soil type. It has good canker resistance and produces lots of medium length…
An excellent, tried and tested variety which is suitable for virtually any soil type. It has good canker resistance and produces lots of medium length, smooth-skinned and fineflavoured parsnips over a long cropping period.
Sowing Info
Sow thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 20cm (8in) apart. Sow clusters of 3 or 4 seeds every 20cm (8in) and thin out to the strongest seedling after germination. Germination can sometimes be very slow.
Growing Info
Seedlings should not require thinning. Harvest the roots from autumn onwards, leaving them in the ground if required.
Aftercare Info
- Number of seeds:
- 200
- Harvesting time:
- April to October