When to harvest parsnips?
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I'd appreciate some advice on parsnip harvesting. I planted a good number of them in the Spring. Now they are almost three ft tall, with bright green healthy leaves. When should I start digging them up? I'm in the Southwest of England, in case that makes a difference... I read somewhere that it's best not to wait until after a couple of frosts have occurred in the autumn. Is that good advice? Thanks, J |
When to harvest parsnips?
JakeD wrote in
: Hello! I'd appreciate some advice on parsnip harvesting. I planted a good number of them in the Spring. Now they are almost three ft tall, with bright green healthy leaves. When should I start digging them up? I'm in the Southwest of England, in case that makes a difference... I read somewhere that it's best not to wait until after a couple of frosts have occurred in the autumn. Is that good advice? Thanks, J NEVER, NEVER until they have had frost on them. -- Jim S Tyneside UK www.jimscott.co.uk |
When to harvest parsnips?
Jim S" wrote
JakeD wrote in Hello! I'd appreciate some advice on parsnip harvesting. I planted a good number of them in the Spring. Now they are almost three ft tall, with bright green healthy leaves. When should I start digging them up? I'm in the Southwest of England, in case that makes a difference... I read somewhere that it's best not to wait until after a couple of frosts have occurred in the autumn. Is that good advice? Thanks, J NEVER, NEVER until they have had frost on them. They always do taste better after they've had a couple of frosts on them. We normally leave ours in the ground and dig a couple up whenever we want to use them. Unless it was likely to freeze really hard for a long time I don't think they'd come to much harm. -- Sue |
When to harvest parsnips?
On 07/09/2012 23:32, Sue wrote:
Jim S" wrote JakeD wrote in Hello! I'd appreciate some advice on parsnip harvesting. I planted a good number of them in the Spring. Now they are almost three ft tall, with bright green healthy leaves. When should I start digging them up? I'm in the Southwest of England, in case that makes a difference... I read somewhere that it's best not to wait until after a couple of frosts have occurred in the autumn. Is that good advice? Thanks, J NEVER, NEVER until they have had frost on them. They always do taste better after they've had a couple of frosts on them. We normally leave ours in the ground and dig a couple up whenever we want to use them. Unless it was likely to freeze really hard for a long time I don't think they'd come to much harm. If you have plenty then do your own test, try some before frosting and the rest after. Peoples tastes vary, but I always prefer them frosted, to the extent that I will sometimes put shop bought parsnips out if we are due a frosty night. |
When to harvest parsnips?
Jim S wrote in news:XnsA0C7BA0576EC1jimjimXscottcouk@
81.171.92.236: JakeD wrote in : Hello! I'd appreciate some advice on parsnip harvesting. I planted a good number of them in the Spring. Now they are almost three ft tall, with bright green healthy leaves. When should I start digging them up? I'm in the Southwest of England, in case that makes a difference... I read somewhere that it's best not to wait until after a couple of frosts have occurred in the autumn. Is that good advice? Thanks, J NEVER, NEVER until they have had frost on them. That's interesting. I have always dug some when I can see a decent size crown. Depends on the variety perhaps? I can't tell the difference, frost or no frost. I grow "Tender and True" and "Hollow Crown" I have not grown anything this year, so perhaps I am out of date. Baz |
When to harvest parsnips?
David Hill wrote in news:ab0fskFfg6jU1
@mid.individual.net: On 07/09/2012 23:32, Sue wrote: Jim S" wrote JakeD wrote in Hello! I'd appreciate some advice on parsnip harvesting. I planted a good number of them in the Spring. Now they are almost three ft tall, with bright green healthy leaves. When should I start digging them up? I'm in the Southwest of England, in case that makes a difference... I read somewhere that it's best not to wait until after a couple of frosts have occurred in the autumn. Is that good advice? Thanks, J NEVER, NEVER until they have had frost on them. They always do taste better after they've had a couple of frosts on them. We normally leave ours in the ground and dig a couple up whenever we want to use them. Unless it was likely to freeze really hard for a long time I don't think they'd come to much harm. If you have plenty then do your own test, try some before frosting and the rest after. Peoples tastes vary, but I always prefer them frosted, to the extent that I will sometimes put shop bought parsnips out if we are due a frosty night. I wonder whether a spell in the deep-freezemight work? I believe it's something to do with sugar content, but perhaps they should still be 'living' for it to happen. Try here http://www.selfsufficientish.com/parsnip.htm -- Jim S Tyneside UK www.jimscott.co.uk |
When to harvest parsnips?
Jim S wrote in
2: David Hill wrote in news:ab0fskFfg6jU1 @mid.individual.net: On 07/09/2012 23:32, Sue wrote: Jim S" wrote JakeD wrote in Hello! I'd appreciate some advice on parsnip harvesting. I planted a good number of them in the Spring. Now they are almost three ft tall, with bright green healthy leaves. When should I start digging them up? I'm in the Southwest of England, in case that makes a difference... I read somewhere that it's best not to wait until after a couple of frosts have occurred in the autumn. Is that good advice? Thanks, J NEVER, NEVER until they have had frost on them. They always do taste better after they've had a couple of frosts on them. We normally leave ours in the ground and dig a couple up whenever we want to use them. Unless it was likely to freeze really hard for a long time I don't think they'd come to much harm. If you have plenty then do your own test, try some before frosting and the rest after. Peoples tastes vary, but I always prefer them frosted, to the extent that I will sometimes put shop bought parsnips out if we are due a frosty night. I wonder whether a spell in the deep-freezemight work? I believe it's something to do with sugar content, but perhaps they should still be 'living' for it to happen. Try here http://www.selfsufficientish.com/parsnip.htm You will be our guide. Baz |
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Maybe leaving them in the fridge for a while would work? After all, a frost above ground doesn't necessarily mean the root below ground freezes. |
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