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Parsnip Tender and True Seeds - Triplepack Average Seeds 1800 - Triplepack SAVE 70p/b>
An excellent parsnip with high quality tapering roots with some resistance to canker. Row 36m (120'). RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Large rooted, traditional type. Maturing time approximately 32-36 weeks from sowing. Excellent roots can be grown on fertile ground which has been well dug during winter. Sow seeds March-April in drills drawn 30-38cm (12-15") apart. Thin seedlings to 15-20cm (6-8") apart. Lift the roots as required. Exposure to frost improves the flavour. HEALTH BENEFITS - Contains vitamin C (Anti-ageing, wound healing, decreasing blood cholesterol and prevention of infections. Assists the body in absorbing iron) and Potassium (Regulates heart rhythm, nerve impulses and muscle function) as well as being a good source of energy boosting starchy carbohydrates. COOKING HINT - Tasty when roasted with meat dishes, or boil and mash with butter and a sprinkle of nutmeg.