Parsnips sown by Nina

Photo: Tim Olden 20.11.10

Photo: Nina Pope 24.07.10

Photo: Nina Pope 04.05.10

Parsnips sown by Nina

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa)

Vegetable - Edible?: Edible

In Saturday 24th April 2010

  • Sown Direct by Nina & Tim, Sat 24th Apr '10
  • Harvested by Group, Sat 20th Nov '10

Out Saturday 20th November 2010

These were the True & Tender variety - "Ideal for home use, with very long, tapering roots at least 3 inches across at the shoulder. The fine-grained flesh is of excellent quality, tender and very sweet."

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