Parsnip : Countess F1 Hybrid

Vegetable

• Crops in : October to April

Description

Parsnip Countess was specially bred for smooth, white skinned and fleshed roots which retain their colour after washing. Parsnip Countess produces conical roots with shallow crowns are of excellent flavour. Ideal used as a maincrop variety for lifting from October and maintaining its quality through to April.

Sowing Instructions

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

Kitchen Notes

Par-boil parsnips, dip in egg and coat in Parmesan cheese, then roast in oven until golden brown.