my first parsnip

[Elliesmummy]

My first parsnip poked it's head out to say hello today..

i was begining to think i'd imagined planting them in the first place , hopefully the others will show themselves soon.

how long should i leave it before i plant some more do you think? i planted 22 this time...

[plotman]

Lol, Ive just finished harvesting last yrs parsnips. Im about ready to sow this years. They keep well in the ground all year so no need to stagger them

[veggielover]

my first parsnip also made an appearance today!!!!

[Farmer_Gyles]

and the packet says sow april onwards ...... ho hum, better crack on and sow mine too .....

[Sheepish]

It was only last week that I realised the 'weeds' popping up where last year's parsnips grew were in fact parsnips that had taken a very long time to germinate. I think they'e a law unto themselves!

[Victoria26]

did you sow it straight outdoors or in modules/paper tubes first?

[Eyren]

How long did yours take, Linda? Mine only went into the loo roll tubes about a week and a half ago, so I'm not expecting anything for a while yet - but it would be nice to have some kind of ballpark figure. I'm also worried about whether the compost is too dry, but otoh the ones I tried to 'chit' in the airing cupboard went mouldy

I don't normally get this stressed about seeds, but this year is my first attempt at parsnips and they have a reputation for being tricky blighters!

[FionaH]

I did a mixture of loo rolls and kitchen towel. The ones in loo rolls went in on the 25/2 and were just showing 14/3. I planted pre germinated seeds form kitchen roll outside on the 18/3 and only have one seedling sowing at the moment. So they do take a fair while

[Elliesmummy]

How long did yours take, Linda? Mine only went into the loo roll tubes about a week and a half ago, so I'm not expecting anything for a while yet - but it would be nice to have some kind of ballpark figure. I'm also worried about whether the compost is too dry, but otoh the ones I tried to 'chit' in the airing cupboard went mouldy

about 5 weeks,
i was begining to think they were never gonna show, planted them in loo rolls but didnt chit them first.

this morning i've planted cucumber which i did chit on kitchen paper.

[Eyren]

about 5 weeks,
i was begining to think they were never gonna show, planted them in loo rolls but didnt chit them first.

Thanks - I shan't expect them for at least a couple of weeks, then!

[Elliesmummy]

my second one popped up today,
no sign of anymore yet though