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I live near Birmingham Alabama and I wonder if anyone can tell me the best time of year to plant parsnip seeds and if there are any special conditions/soils that I need to take into consideration.
Plants: 3 | From: Michigan USA | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 66.255.217.167
When to plant: In the spring when the soil temperature is about 50*F. Harvest in autumn or about 100-130 days after sowing seeds.
How to plant seeds: Sow the seeds 1/2 inch deep, 1 inch apart in rows 18" to 36" apart.
Soil preparation: Till the soil to a depth of 18"[parsnips grow to a length of about 15"]. Add sand and well rotted compost. Soil is best when pH range is 6.0 to 6.8.
Plant care: Thin seedlings 2"-4" apart. Keep soil moist. Apply fertilizer 4 to 6 weeks after sowing seeds.
Above info from Sunset Vegetable Gardening Book.
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Amor est vitae essentia. Love is the essence of life. Plants: 932 | From: Northern California, Zone 9b | Registered: Jul 2003
| Seeded: 75.6.226.200
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Yep and Parsnips get the best flavor in the cold weather.....Mine are still out there growing and freezing and getting sweeter by day.
After the 2 foot of snow melts, we will eat some.
I cook mine till soft and then fry them in butter, till brown and full of flavor.
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* * * * ''''Those who live in the Lord Never See Each Other For The Last Time!'''' Plants: 3279 | From: Rural - Western Pennsylvania | Registered: Oct 2005
| Seeded: 204.11.80.100
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