Parsnip : Pinnacle F1 Hybrid

Vegetable
New

• Crops in : October to April

Description

Whiter, smoother-skinned roots and shallow crowns are features of this excellent British-bred parsnip. Specially selected against canker, the slender wedge-shaped roots of Parsnip Pinnacle produce a good weight of flesh and display excellent root uniformity and winter hardiness.

Harvest from October to April from March to May sowings.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds from April to May. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Sow clusters of 3 or 4 seeds every 20cm (8in).

Growing Instructions

Thin out to the strongest seedling after germination. Germination can be very slow.

Aftercare

Harvest the roots from autumn onwards, leaving them in the ground if required. Fully winter hardy.

Nutritional Information

Parsnips are a good source of energy-boosting carbohydrates and are rich in Vitamin C and potassium.