Parsnips ....

[gigleypants]

I have been told that when I plant my Parsnip seeds I need to boil the kettle and pour a cap full down each hole before droppping in the seed and covering ... this I am assured will make them grow ... has anyone heard of this or knows if/why it works

Also if anyone else knows of any querky tips for seeds I am all ears

[johnygreenfeet]

not heard of that one before try loo rolls and indoors for good results and fresh seed

[gigleypants]

But I dont want to grow loo rolls lol ...

Joking aside thanks for the info ...

[zazen999]

Hi
Or germinate on a piece of damp kitchen roll in a plastic bag - parsnips take aeons to germinate, but mine came up in 3 and a half weeks using this method. Then pop them into the loo rolls until they can go outside.

I would try the boiling water method though - it's always good to take a punt as if it works, it's brilliant!

[pjh75]

I've heard / read the boiling water method too - might even have been on here. I guess that would work if you are sowing straight into the ground, I am trying the loo roll method.

[Two_Sheds]

The hot water warms up the soil. Helps with germination. As will pre-soaking the seed (as with Beans) or germinating on kitchen towel.

[hypnophil]

Hi
Surely the boiling water will warm the ground for only a short while?
my tea only stays hot so long!!!!!
Let us know if you try, and the outcome.

[moggssue]

Following advice on here last year, I germinated my parsnip seeds on the windowsill between two sheets of slightly damp kitchen paper. It worked a treat, I've just finished the last of my lovely yummy parsnips, so I will be doing the same again this year.

[Flummery]

Me too moggsue. I've got 3 left in the garden. You know that each one you plant is a goer - no more gappy rows. I shall do it again that way.

[Birdie Wife]

The boiling water advice was from me on another thread - I think I must have got it off the 'Vine when I first started because I've done it for a couple of years now and it works brilliantly.

[snake the squadie]

call me old fashoned but i just put mine staight into the ground. i never have any problems. i do get all wired shaps and sizes though

[SMS6]

I thought I'd read this tip some where recently. It was one of the tips taken from here and used in the latest Let's Grow Veg magazine

[Jardiniere]

second parsnip thread on the go here!!!!!!i'm sticking with the bog rolls again

[roitelet]

Done it with Parsley and it works. Parsley apparently needs drastic changed in temperature to germinate.