Albion is a fabulous British bred variety. This means that it copes really well with our unpredictable weather. It is also bred to be resistant to canker making it a very suitable choice to grow organically. It has an excellent sweet flavour.
SOW: parsnips are renowned for erratic and slow germination in wet &/or cold conditions. Try warming the soil under cloches for 2/3 weeks before sowing later in mid/late spring. Alternatively sprout the seeds on damp kitchen towel on a windowsill and plant out as soon as they germinate (before they root into the towel).
GROW: water during a dry summer. Lift as needed but if the ground is likely to freeze then lift early or cover (fleece or straw).
ENJOY: the flavour of parsnips is said to improve after cold weather, but they are tasty from the start to the end of their season. To Freeze your parsnips – wash & peel then cube the roots, blanch for 5 minutes, plunge into cold water and drain.
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