Parsnip Tender And True

Parsnip is a particularly British vegetable because of its winter hardiness. Thankfully it is now reviving as a popular choice thanks to more imaginative uses in cooking. Roast with your Sunday joint or par-boil, roll in flour and Parmesan cheese and roast, delicious! Tender and True is one of the most popular varieties of parnsip and is very much the gardeners favourite. It has a very uniform shape with pale coloured skin containing an outstanding flavour, making this a good choice for the show bench.Parsnip is a particularly British vegetable because of its winter hardiness. Thankfully it is now reviving as a popular choice thanks to more imaginative uses in cooking. Roast with your Sunday joint or par-boil, roll in flour and Parmesan cheese and roast, delicious! Tender and True is one of the most popular varieties of parnsip and is very much the gardeners favourite. It has a very uniform shape with pale coloured skin containing an outstanding flavour, making this a good choice for the show bench.Seed Count: 800WHEN TO SOW Mid-March to April WHERE TO SOW Direct into the growing site 2cm (?"") deep in rows 45cm (18"") apart. WHAT TO DO NEXT Seedlings should not be transplanted. Gradually thin seedlings as they grow to 10cm (4"") apart. Dig roots as required in Winter. MATURITY October to February HANDY TIP Often considered that the flavour is sweeter and better if the plants have had a good frost on them. NUTRITIONAL VALUE Good source of energy boosting Carbohydrates. High in vitamin C and potassium.