- Simple and fast. 6 metres of tape, gives you quick and easy, neat rows of veg.
- Wedge-shaped roots with smooth white skin and flesh. A trusted and popular variety, has some resistance to canker.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Tape Parsnip White Gem Seeds
- Harvest: October to February
- Outdoors Sowing Guide: Sow outdoors simply make a drill where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½”) deep, directly into finely prepared soil. For ease, secure one end of the tape with a large stone or cane, roll out the tape into the drill and gently pull tight to straighten. Cover tape with fine soil. Allow 40cm (16”) between rows. Keep moist. Early sowings may benefit from cloche protection. Thin to 20cm (8”) apart. Keep well watered during dry spells as this will prevent roots from splitting. Sowing the individual tapes at three to four week intervals will ensure a continuous supply. Harvesting: Leave roots in the ground until required as they improve after exposure to autumn frosts. Harvest alternate parsnips, leaving other roots to develop. Remove soil and store in dry sand. Parsnips are also ideal for deep freezing.
- Soil Type: Light, fertile soil
- Hints & Tips: The removal of as many stones from the soil as possible will help to ensure a blemish-free crop of parsnips
- Pack Size: 6 m