Did you know that when you thin parsnips you should not pull out the thinned seedlings? Cut the leaves instead so as not to disturb the remaining seedlings.
read moreDid you know that parsnips thrive on excess moisture early? As they approach maturity, make sure you cut back on moisture as excess moisture at this stage can cause the root to crack.
read moreDid you know that parsnip roots are not harmed by the ground freezing? Your garden is the best storage space for mature parsnips – some people even think this enhances flavor (the low temps convert the root’s starch to sugar). Make sure you harvest before the ground becomes unworkable.
read moreDid you know that excess manure in soil will cause root crops – including parsnips – to fork when they grow?
read moreDid you know that parsnips were the potato of Medieval and Renaissance Europe?
read moreDid you know that cooking parsnips is similar to cooking carrots? Cooking them with a beef roast and allowing them to cook in the meat juices will add a richness to their flavor.
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