woody parsnips

this year has been the best year for parsnips size and shape so i thought i finally cracked it.

but when i cook them (roast them) they're so chewy yet soft and woody they're almost un edible. they're in a 2ft tall raised bed, the only thing i can think of is that they may dry out although they were nice and lush.

any advice or opinions on whats gone wrong and if there's any seeds that would suit my conditions and prevent them from going woody.

thanks

i've had a lot going on this year, now got a 6 month old boy. i can't remember what variety i grew now, but was the same as the previous year that were far better.

i leave mine in the ground until needed, i don't find they keep any other way. they've been the same from the first one.

the whole thing seems to be chewy so wouldn't have a lot left.

would you say it's a variety / seed problem, the way i grow them or because they're left in the ground so long?

to be honest this is the first year i've had half decent germination and limited forking. so only had a limited crop to taste.

i've also got concerns over the seed supplier that i use, i am changing this year as my confidence is at a low. why i mention seed / variety. i am going to look through for the variety that best suits dry and changeable conditions.

thank you, deffo not so little lol.  i'm hoping the little man will be walking by time it gets busy this year so he can at least amuse himself by digging in the dirt, secretly hoping he might help water and bits.