Parsnip: Everton (organic)
Everton Parsnip seeds (Pastinaca sativa). Organic vegetable seeds from Tamar Organics.
Everton is a very vigorous parsnip, adapted to different types of soil. Its creamy white roots are very homogeneous and tapered in shape. They are 25 to 30 cm long. It is appreciated for its good storage capacity in the field, even in cold conditions.
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Grow in the miscellaneous section of your rotation.
Parsnips do well in fairly rich soil which has been well cultivated, but not freshly manured, and is not stony. This means there is less chance of the roots forking.
Traditionally sown from February, parsnips do better when the soil has warmed up a little and can be sown until May. Sow directly into the growing site. Make rows 2 cm deep and 30 cm apart and sow 2 or 3 seeds every 15 cm or so.
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If more than one germinates thin to leave just one seedling. Parsnip can be slow and erratic to germinate, they do best planted later in warmer soils.
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250 seeds
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Tamar Organics are on a mission to encourage people to grow at least some of their own food and to do it organically.
Organic growing helps to protect the environment, improves soil and encourages biodiversity. Using organic seeds means that you are supporting organic farmers and acres and acres of land under organic management.
Tamar Organics started as a small organic market garden in 1994. They have been registered as producers with the soil association since that time. They added their processor license in 2000 when they became one of the first UK companies to offer organic seeds.
They are inspected every year by the Soil Association, and the plant health seed inspectorate. They participate in the GMO audit. They do not support the development of genetically modified seeds and none of Their seeds are GMs.