Parsnips

[morverngirl]

Can I plant parsnips in ground that was manured last October and has not yet had any crops.

[Hazel at the Hill]

Hey! First Parsnip thread of the new Year, I think! (Sorry, MG, but we do seem to get more parsnip questions than for any other crop!)

I'd be inclined not to sow them in a bed manured in the autumn - it's asking for them to fork, I think. Have you got a different bed that you can put them in, and maybe use this one for potatoes instead?

[Shadylane]

Yes they'll probably fork, but then mine do that anyway - monstrous looking things some of em *shudders*

[morverngirl]

Thanks, thought that be the answer but best to ask , only area I will have is the area reserved for peas /beans etc. Messes up my crop rotation, but then what are plans for but to be messed up

[binley100]

Peas and beans can go where it's manured.........

[morverngirl]

Ok , brassicas then

[Shadylane]

Eh? Brassicas are cabbage like stuff- caulies, sprouts and turnips/swede- or have I misunderstood you? Technically, I don't think you're supposed to manure ground before brassicas; I did, though in my first year as i didn't know and it didn't seem to bother them.

[binley100]

It's only roots like parsnips , carrots etc that don't like manure..........