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Roger Tonkin wrote:

A friend suggested starting off parsnip seeds in toilet roll tubes,
which I have done.

I planted 3 seeds in each, and in some all have germinated. I am tempted
when planting out the tubes to try splitting some and transplat the
seedings, but I am sure I've read somewhere that behave like over
ferilised plants and the roots will split and not form properly.

Anyone transplanted parsnips successfully?

You may want to make a hole with a pointy stick (dibble) [old shovel
handles sharpened at the broken end are good], and fill with potting
soil, before you plant in it.
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