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Old 01-10-2006, 09:17 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Parsnip seeds


"the swede" wrote in message
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: If I open a packet of parsnip seeds and do not use all of them. Will I
: be able to use them at a later date?

Parsnips are renowned for their poor germination rate and the longer you
keep them the more they deteriorate. Better to get fresh seed if you meant
to keep them for a good while in spite of the distant 'use by date' that I
see is even on parsnip packets these days.

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