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A reliable variety with excellent canker resistance, Parsnip White Gem produces a uniform crop of smooth-skinned, flavoursome roots in virtually any soil types. Cropping over a generously long season, sow successively and you can enjoy harvesting fresh parsnips throughout autumn and most of winter. A delicious sweet flavour and smooth texture makes this a fantastic variety for roasting, its also great for adding to soups and stews.

• These packets are produced in association with the National Trust
• High yielding with uniform smooth-skinned roots
• Very reliable with excellent canker resistance
• Stores well for use throughout winter

Height Up To 45cm (18in)

Spread Up To 30cm (12in)

Hardiness & Longevity:Hardy Annual

Ideal For:Kitchen Garden

Position In:Sun Or Semi-Shade

Sowing Months: February to May

Simply roll out the seed tapes in a prepared moist seed drill. An easy way to sow this fine flavoured parsnip which produces high yields of medium length, smooth skinned roots, simply roll out the seed tapes in a prepared moist seed drill. This tried and tested variety has good canker resistance and reliably crops well on virtually any soil type, including shallow soils. With a delicious sweet flavour, Parsnip ‘White Gem’ is ideal for roasting and adding to warming winter casseroles. Height and spread: 45cm (18).

Sowing

Direct sow parsnip seeds outdoors from mid spring to early summer, as soon as the ground is workable. Avoid sowing in cold or wet soils. Grow parsnips in a sunny position in stone-free, well prepared ground that has been deeply cultivated. Parsnips prefer a fertile, light, well drained soil.

Sow parsnip seeds thinly at a depth of 2cm ( 3/4in) in drills 30cm (12″) apart. Germination is slow and may take up to 28 days. When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings within each row to 7cm (3in) apart or 10cm (4″) apart if larger roots are required.