Parsnip , Guernsey Demi-Long

pastinaca sativa, (19th C) - Short & Sweet - Full crowned, Despite its name! this is a French heirloom variety that is more than 150 years old, praised beyond belief by Guernsey Farmers to be the most nutritious root known. Roots are medium short (8 to 10 in), very fat broad-shouldered that can be almost heart-shaped with smooth delicate white skin. Considered to be the best & most productive parsnip with a very sweet & delicate quality, it may be used any time once big enough, but a frost improves the flavour, will stay in the ground into winter, Seed Count Approx - 300 avg

 SOWING - Sow early to mid-spring direct where they will grow, at (1.5cm) deep in rows (45cm) apart. Firm down well & keep moist. Thin out when 4-5 wks old to (25cm) apart, Prefers a deep, well-drained soil in a sun, will do well on ordinary cultivated soil