"brian mitchell" wrote after "Bob Hobden" wrote:

I would expect the roots to be woody in the centre by now...

A touch al dente. When does that happen?

But what really intrigues me is a number of parsnipettes, less than 1/2"
in diameter. I'm at a loss to account for them.

A bit more woody than that Brian. :-) Happens when they start to resprout.

Possibly the other seeds you sowed now germinating.

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Regards
Bob Hobden