"Robert (Plymouth)" wrote in message

: snip . . . . . . . . . then I bought bags of compost to spread on top
: in
:: order to create a better surface for sowing. Seems to be working
:: okay.
: Not a good idea if you want to grow decent one rooted parsnips!

Surely it is??if it's not fresh and or lumpy


I put down a very thin layer of multi-purpose compost, merely a half inch,
so that the seeds have a bit of decent soil to start off in, and it's easier
for me to sow in straight lines.