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German parsnips
A while ago I asked you all about the likelihood of my German friend having
any success by sowing seeds very early that subsequent froze. Almost everyone said "no chance" She told me they are all up but her 3 y o seed is is slightly behind the fresh seed I sent. She says this: "what if English parsnip seeds fail so often BECAUSE it's not so cold? What if they germinate better if they had a really cold time in the ground before spring, and English gardeners never know because they never try because they don't believe it works.... (just a thought)" -- I can't argue with her. Everyone on here said no chance but they are up. |
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German parsnips
"Christina Websell" wrote
A while ago I asked you all about the likelihood of my German friend having any success by sowing seeds very early that subsequent froze. Almost everyone said "no chance" She told me they are all up but her 3 y o seed is is slightly behind the fresh seed I sent. She says this: "what if English parsnip seeds fail so often BECAUSE it's not so cold? What if they germinate better if they had a really cold time in the ground before spring, and English gardeners never know because they never try because they don't believe it works.... (just a thought)" I can't argue with her. Everyone on here said no chance but they are up. Well there's a thought, perhaps we will try planting them very early next year and see. Can always replant later if it fails but it's worth a try. A lot of tree seed has to be "stratified" before it germinates so why not Parsnip. -- Regards Bob Hobden W.of London. UK |
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On May 10, 10:53*pm, "Bob Hobden" wrote:
"Christina Websell" *wrote A while ago I asked you all about the likelihood of my German friend having any success by sowing seeds very early that subsequent froze. Almost everyone said "no chance" She told me they are all up but her 3 y o seed is is slightly behind the fresh seed I sent. She says this: *"what if English parsnip seeds fail so often BECAUSE it's not so cold? What if they germinate better if they had a really cold time in the ground before spring, and English gardeners never know because they never try because they don't believe it works.... *(just a thought)" I can't argue with her. *Everyone on here said no chance but they are up. Well there's a thought, perhaps we will try planting them very early next year and see. Can always replant later if it fails but it's worth a try. A lot of tree seed has to be "stratified" before it germinates so why not Parsnip. -- Regards Bob Hobden W.of London. UK- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Just put the seed packets in the fridge for a couple of weeks before planting |
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"Dave Hill" wrote
"Bob Hobden" wrote: "Christina Websell" wrote A while ago I asked you all about the likelihood of my German friend having any success by sowing seeds very early that subsequent froze. Almost everyone said "no chance" She told me they are all up but her 3 y o seed is is slightly behind the fresh seed I sent. She says this: "what if English parsnip seeds fail so often BECAUSE it's not so cold? What if they germinate better if they had a really cold time in the ground before spring, and English gardeners never know because they never try because they don't believe it works.... (just a thought)" I can't argue with her. Everyone on here said no chance but they are up. Well there's a thought, perhaps we will try planting them very early next year and see. Can always replant later if it fails but it's worth a try. A lot of tree seed has to be "stratified" before it germinates so why not Parsnip. Just put the seed packets in the fridge for a couple of weeks before planting Yes, that's a much better idea. Thanks. -- Regards Bob Hobden W.of London. UK |
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"Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... "Dave Hill" wrote "Bob Hobden" wrote: "Christina Websell" wrote A while ago I asked you all about the likelihood of my German friend having any success by sowing seeds very early that subsequent froze. Almost everyone said "no chance" She told me they are all up but her 3 y o seed is is slightly behind the fresh seed I sent. She says this: "what if English parsnip seeds fail so often BECAUSE it's not so cold? What if they germinate better if they had a really cold time in the ground before spring, and English gardeners never know because they never try because they don't believe it works.... (just a thought)" I can't argue with her. Everyone on here said no chance but they are up. Well there's a thought, perhaps we will try planting them very early next year and see. Can always replant later if it fails but it's worth a try. A lot of tree seed has to be "stratified" before it germinates so why not Parsnip. Just put the seed packets in the fridge for a couple of weeks before planting Yes, that's a much better idea. Thanks. Except your fridge is +5C and what I am talking about in Germany was -15-20C. I did not believe the parsnips would come up either but they have. Tina |
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"Christina Websell" wrote .
"Bob Hobden" wrote "Dave Hill" wrote "Bob Hobden" wrote: "Christina Websell" wrote A while ago I asked you all about the likelihood of my German friend having any success by sowing seeds very early that subsequent froze. Almost everyone said "no chance" She told me they are all up but her 3 y o seed is is slightly behind the fresh seed I sent. She says this: "what if English parsnip seeds fail so often BECAUSE it's not so cold? What if they germinate better if they had a really cold time in the ground before spring, and English gardeners never know because they never try because they don't believe it works.... (just a thought)" I can't argue with her. Everyone on here said no chance but they are up. Well there's a thought, perhaps we will try planting them very early next year and see. Can always replant later if it fails but it's worth a try. A lot of tree seed has to be "stratified" before it germinates so why not Parsnip. Just put the seed packets in the fridge for a couple of weeks before planting Yes, that's a much better idea. Thanks. Except your fridge is +5C and what I am talking about in Germany was -15-20C. I did not believe the parsnips would come up either but they have. In the freezer then, one of ours is at -18°C. -- Regards Bob Hobden W.of London. UK |
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