Parsnips

I have been told two different things regarding sowing pumpkin seeds.

1. Sow them between Jan-March
2. Leave them until Mid April-May for sowing.

Which is best?

Thanks

 

I have just put the seeds in pots. now is the best time. Once they are germinated I put them in the greenhouse.

 

The title said PARSNIPS

 

If you are sowing Parsnips then now is ok.Pumpkins are a bit too early to be sown now

 

Jings ! I'm confused! Are we talking about parsnips or pumpkins. Like there's no diffrence. Please tell me it's not me.

 

Sorry guys, The title was correct it was a request for when to sow parsnip seeds. First time on one of these sites so please excuse the gaffs. I wan't put on to keep you all alert...honest!

 

Hi RYDALL,have you put them in yet?

 

No I haven't put them in yet Elaine

 

I planted my parsnips direct into the ground two weeks ago, but they are covered by fleece and glass cloche to keep them warm.
If the soil is not warm enough, they won't germinate. So as we are heading into a cold snap, it might be wise to wait a couple of weeks before sowing, but you can prepare the ground by warming it.

As for pumpkins, start them off in pots at end of april.

 

Thanks Sally,

I will warm the soil up this week and plant next weekend.

Any tips when they are growing?

 

You say Parsnips and I say Pumpkins,
You like Parsnips and I like Pumpkins,
Parsnip, Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Parsnip,
Let's call the whole thing off.

 

I have started some parsnips in toilet roll inner tubes and they are sprouting already.

Can i plant them out in the tubes ? as i do with my runner beans ?

 

Do your family mind sharing their toilet roll with parsnips & runer beans?