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Post by wolfcub on Nov 4, 2012 10:04:27 GMT -5
Grew a few parsnips for the first time this year. We dug the first one yesterday and were so exceited it was great we were showing it off like a new born.Will definetly grow them again next year.
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Post by ogeechee on Nov 4, 2012 10:35:56 GMT -5
Raymondo
You are correct Parsnips are a very popular vegetable in Europe and therefore are likely to have a better selection than we have in the states. What was the contact information for the Czech seed source? Did they have a shorter stubby variety? Thanks for the information.
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Post by ogeechee on Nov 4, 2012 10:37:48 GMT -5
Wolfcub, Don't hold us in suspence what variety did you grow and describe the parsnip? Long, narrow, thick short, stubby?
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Post by wolfcub on Nov 4, 2012 11:47:20 GMT -5
The parsnips I grew were Hollow crown, it was very white had nice sturdy shoulders about 2 to 3 inches around and was about 10 inches long I broke part of it off digging it. And it was raining to hard to stand outside looking for the rest of it. Wow was it sweet and the smell was out of this world. I grew it in a raised be that was rock free.So it was nice and straight.I hope to get a variety of parsnips to grow next year They deserve a bed of their own.
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Post by raymondo on Nov 4, 2012 16:05:49 GMT -5
Raymondo You are correct Parsnips are a very popular vegetable in Europe and therefore are likely to have a better selection than we have in the states. What was the contact information for the Czech seed source? Did they have a shorter stubby variety? Thanks for the information. ogeechee, I was actually referring to parsley root, in response to Michel's post. The company I found is called Seeds Mall and they have a good selection of parsley root, not many parsnips though. They are a bit different to deal with. Very slow I found but otherwise fine. |
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Post by steev on Nov 4, 2012 23:15:58 GMT -5
Hey, Oz! If you send seed to Holly, please add in some for me, if possible. In the trades threads, check PlanT Farm; I may have something you want.
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Post by johno on Nov 5, 2012 0:02:34 GMT -5
I have plenty of room, and parsnips are one of the few things that grow well here with no extra effort. For what it's worth...
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Post by templeton on Nov 5, 2012 3:37:34 GMT -5
Hey, Oz! If you send seed to Holly, please add in some for me, if possible. In the trades threads, check PlanT Farm; I may have something you want. yep, will do. Hope it works... T |
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Post by ogeechee on Nov 5, 2012 20:03:56 GMT -5
Wolfcub,
I appreciate the information on the parsley root. I read where the Czechs eat more than 100,000 pounds of parsley roots a year and therefore they are considered the leading source/experts on their production. I ordered a pack of Orbis and Olomouc Long. The Olomouc are suppose to keep for a long time and be more resistant to disease/problems than the Orbis. The Orbis are more mild taste with a bit of sweet taste. The Orbis are also larger at the top and a bit shorter. Now I have to decide when will be the best time to plant them in Coastal Georgia. What recommendations do you have for planting and growing? I plan on letting some go to seed for additional plantings. Suggestions???
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Post by ogeechee on Nov 5, 2012 22:31:31 GMT -5
From the Cezch catalog
"Orbis" Root Parsley
This is a very good modern variety from the former national plant breeding research station in the Czech Republic. It was bred for long storage, high yields, and a nice white colour to the roots.
The roots are carrot-shaped, about 22cm long, and have a white skin. They are cooked just like carrots and are very easy to grow - sow direct in a seedbed from March onwards - if you can grow normal parsley (which is pretty easy) you can grow this.
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Post by steev on Nov 5, 2012 23:01:21 GMT -5
Interesting. Aside from hristo, why have we so few participants from Eastern Europe? There has to be a lot of great material there. I know I've found lots of wonderful fruiting shrubs from that part of the world.
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Post by raymondo on Nov 6, 2012 2:19:39 GMT -5
... What recommendations do you have for planting and growing? I plan on letting some go to seed for additional plantings. Suggestions??? I'm treating them like carrots. I sowed some early spring to see how they would fare. I'll sow more mid-summer when I sow my main carrot crop which is for winter harvest. |
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Post by nicky on Nov 6, 2012 10:50:56 GMT -5
I love parsnips & would definitely be interested in a short stubby one - hope your project works out! I've been saving my parsnip seed (Hollow Crown) for 4 years now. It has gotten larger & larger every year. This year most that I have harvested (early) have been around 5" wide at the top. Sorry, can't help out with seed diversity - they are also tapered and 14-16" long. (:
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Post by wolfcub on Nov 6, 2012 11:09:02 GMT -5
Nicky yours sound great. I have parsip envy. I also planted Salsify first time for this we haven't harvested any yet.!!
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Post by nicky on Nov 6, 2012 11:59:22 GMT -5
I am jealous of your Salsify. I planted some for the 1st time this year beside the celeriac. Then I thinned the bed & somehow managed to pull out all of the Salsify!!!
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