is it too late for carrots and parsnips?

[chrissie the chippy]

I really want to grow some, but I think I may be too late (only just got my plot).

Would it be worth having a go and seeing?

I really wanted to have some parsnip this year!

Do you have to stick to the dates on the packet 100%?

Thanks


(probably a really dumb question, but thought I'd ask )

[TEB]

I wouldnt say its too late as I have still a row of carrots and parsnip yet to sow and I dont plan on doing the Parsnip for at least a ten day.

[chrissie the chippy]

that was quick thank you Teb.

I hated parsnip as a child, but I've grown to love it, have to have it with every roast now

I'll definately give them a go

[TEB]

A lot of people recommend the paper towel method for Parsnip but I cant be asked with all that faffing and straight in the ground works for me so far, but I make sure that the seeds are as new as I can get.

[Digger-07]

I hope not mine only went in yesterday evening.

[dexterdoglancashire]

Chrissie - I would give it a go! You never know, it might just work - if it doesnt then theres always next year! Bernie

[chrissie the chippy]

I've got a patch dug over for them, I haven't been able to add manure yet, not sure wether to bother, or just go for it and see what happens

I found some parsnip seeds in Woolworths knocked down to 60p, so got a few packets, will get them planted out this week

[TEB]

Dont add Manure coz it can cause forking off the roots

[chrissie the chippy]

thanks Teb, saved me a few hours doing the job and being dis-heartend by it going wrong