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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: Sideways on October 25, 2009, 19:14

Title: First parsnip.
Post by: Sideways on October 25, 2009, 19:14

I pulled up my first parsnip today, it was in perfect condition and tasted delicious with dinner this afternoon.

My first year as a allotment holder is drawing to a close and I am very happy with what I have acheived this year. My spring cabbages are in, so are my over-winter broad beans, colly and kale.

My leaks, sprouts and the cabbages I planted earlier in the year seem to be growing better than ever, its as if they are loving this cooler, wetter weather.

I have to say, Im luvin my allotment!!  ;)

Title: Re: First parsnip.
Post by: philsmith1967 on October 27, 2009, 22:46

...and the best is yet to come :)

Title: Re: First parsnip.
Post by: madcat on October 28, 2009, 10:23

Your first parsnip of the season is always amazing.  I photographed mine and emailed pic to OH @ work, I was so pleased with it. :blush:  Sad ....  I know. :wub:

Title: Re: First parsnip.
Post by: Libby on October 28, 2009, 12:55

I did the same!!  I was convinced there was nothing much down there and when I dug the parsnip up, it was 18 inches long.  The picture makes people laugh so it is all good.

Title: Re: First parsnip.
Post by: madcat on October 28, 2009, 14:03

And you beat me!  :tongue2:   Mine was only 17"!!!

Title: Re: First parsnip.
Post by: Libby on October 30, 2009, 13:44

Well, I will probably cheer you up now as I dug another up yesterday and it was only 10 inches!!

Title: Re: First parsnip.
Post by: madcat on October 30, 2009, 15:48

And who said size doesnt matter!   :D