having problems with parsnips ?
She had an allotment meeting last night (the allotment protection association) and it would appear everyone is having trouble with parsnips - not just this year, but any time. Parsnips appear to be particularly difficult to germinate - seems the secret is really fresh seed.
Well, we had a lot of luck last year, in July when she was experimenting. But when she did it for real, she has 10 out of a whole packet. Her neighbour bought 'special' seed from Dobies which he kept in the fridge until planting was' right' whatever that means!, and this also failed.
That is probably why parsnips attract so many points at shows - straight and very very long - not at all like molars - which is what hers look like!