Parsnips are a worthwhile crop grown from seed, they can be slow to germinate; taking a few weeks to show but they are worth the wait! They produce nutritious and versatile roots and there are plenty of varieties to choose from including shorter, broad-shouldered parsnips ideal for shallower soils. Parsnips are extremely hardy they can be left in the ground over winter and harvested whenever needed.

We have also included Hamburg Parsley seed in our Unwins seed range. Not a true parsnip but very similar in appearance it can be harvested in winter and used in the same way as parsnips, the leafy tops are also edible.