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« on: December 25, 2013, 10:42 »
Hello,can anyone tell me is it ok to start/sow seeds for parsnips now indoors in loo rolls?tia darren
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Re: parsnips
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2013, 11:57 »
No. Way too early. The tap root will soon hit the bottom of the loo roll and it will be far too cold for planting them out.

I direct sow in April, so personally I would not consider starting them off until at least March.
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2013, 16:47 »
okay thanks DD ;) happy Christmas

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« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2013, 19:56 »
You must be just bursting to do something on the allotment just like I am!........and bored on Christmas day like  me lolol :D

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Re: parsnips
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2013, 11:29 »
 :lol:yes,couldont think of a more boring day :D so im going up soon,just got back from me laddos ,make a flask and im off  ;) work some of this food off.darren


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