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    Parsnip Canker?

    I couldn't resist anymore and pulled a couple of the smaller Parsnips up just now to see how they are doing. The 2 i have pulled up have these marks on them...





    It's not too bad and they are still more than fine to eat, but was just wondering what these marks are on them?
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    It could be canker or it could be carrot fly damage. Parsnips are related to carrots and can be attacked by the flies. Canker often gets in after the flies have damaged the roots.
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    • #3
      I thought it could be carrot fly actually. I've just peeled them with the potato peeler and they are absolutely fine. Hopefully the rest will be the same.

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      • #4
        i've had the same for the past couple of years. As you say, no problem once peeled but a shame to see. I will use some enviromesh around my carrots and parsnips next year as the little suckers (flys) are proving to be a real pain!

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        • #5
          That sounds like a good idea Stan. I think I'll do it myself.

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          • #6
            There are a couple of varieties here Scoot that are supposed to be resistant to canker:

            https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/grow-y...ables/parsnips
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            • #7
              Yeah i actually looked at that exact page Bigmally. I ended up going for these on mr fothergills as i already have half a dozen other seeds in my basket on there ready for ordering after xmas so thought I'd just add the parsnip seed to my basket as well, it's in with the delivery then rather than getting it else where and having to pay another delivery charge...

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              • #8
                I always get that and I always assumed it was canker. Never a big probem as you said, you can just peel it off.

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