Parsnip Tender and True

Parsnip Tender and True has been loved since the late 1800s for its excellent flavour and reliability. Over the years, this broad-shouldered, long-rooted heirloom has also shown good resistance to canker. The smooth, tapering roots have very little core, giving them the sweet tenderness that inspired their name.
This variety is part of our naturally nurtured range, the seed comes from an organic source
SOW: parsnips can have erratic & 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). Chalk, clay and very stony soils aren’t ideal for growing parsnips so you can use deep containers or raised beds instead.
ENJOY:  the flavour is said to improve after cold weather, but we find them delicious from start to finish.  Parsnip chips are a favourite – tossed in a little olive oil and baked.  Parsnips will store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.  They can also be frozen.