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Post by Biggles on Mar 2, 2009 22:54:57 GMT 1
They are alright for now, I can just see three just poking through. If you wait till they have 'true' leaves you can always move the then--(if you want to) Photograph of Last years Parsnips in a Container--  |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 2, 2009 22:59:19 GMT 1
That isnt the latest pic Biggs that was when I planted them I have quite a few showing through I was going to wait till they get true leaves before I take another one.
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Post by alicat on Mar 3, 2009 1:59:26 GMT 1
I was looking back today at when we sowed our veg and nearly all were the end of March, Parsnips though were sown on the 9th of April and sticking their heads up by the 29th of April. - All were sown straight into the ground. - no chitting. Thinking back I remember chatting to GW members and their Parsnips had not germinated, but within a week or so they had. - so don't give up on them just yet.  Another thought is, it's only the last week that the weather has been consistantly warm. |
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Post by Biggles on Mar 3, 2009 20:49:27 GMT 1
That is true--I think I was getting impatient but mine are now Sprouting so I will wait a little longer before I transfer them into a Container--
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Post by emseypop on Mar 3, 2009 20:52:46 GMT 1
That is true--I think I was getting impatient but mine are now Sprouting so I will wait a little longer before I transfer them into a Container-- Stop it! I'm feeling guitly now for throwing out all those unborn parsnips  Nothing I can do now tho  |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 3, 2009 21:21:47 GMT 1
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Post by Biggles on Mar 3, 2009 21:49:21 GMT 1
That is true--I think I was getting impatient but mine are now Sprouting so I will wait a little longer before I transfer them into a Container-- Stop it! I'm feeling guitly now for throwing out all those unborn parsnips Nothing I can do now tho Serve you right- ;D Now you will have to sow some more seed and as BM has said even up to the end of March is fine! So now excuses--get sowing--  --Bigs |
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Post by alicat on Mar 6, 2009 0:29:25 GMT 1
That is true--I think I was getting impatient but mine are now Sprouting so I will wait a little longer before I transfer them into a Container-- Are you talking about transfering them from kitchen paper into pots or from pots into containers. If the first ( kitchen paper to pots ) I would do it asap, but still keep them protected. ( not too warm though.) Thats how I understand it anyway from all that I have read. If from pots to large containers I'd also do it soon but wait for the true leaves to develop but before the tap root develops. Root disturbance is where the most problems can occur from my understanding. |
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Post by alicat on Mar 6, 2009 0:35:21 GMT 1
That is true--I think I was getting impatient but mine are now Sprouting so I will wait a little longer before I transfer them into a Container-- Stop it! I'm feeling guitly now for throwing out all those unborn parsnips Nothing I can do now tho No, not for the ones you've thrown out but you can sow some more either in pots or straight into the ground. |
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Post by emseypop on Mar 6, 2009 13:24:19 GMT 1
Stop it! I'm feeling guitly now for throwing out all those unborn parsnips Nothing I can do now tho No, not for the ones you've thrown out but you can sow some more either in pots or straight into the ground. I've got 2 window boxes with seeds in, and I have scattered some into the boarders, but I do still have seeds left, so maybe ill have another scatter as they don't save well do they. |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 10, 2009 22:44:29 GMT 1
I stood my parsnips outside to-day for a while in there pots I think Ill put them ut tomorrow and leave them ! what do you think? There was a centrepede in the pot which I squashed!! I didnt do wrong did I? they are bad for plants arent they?? |
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Post by Biggles on Mar 10, 2009 23:15:17 GMT 1
Maggs there are two types which look similar to each other-One is a Good friend and the other a Bad one. I think the quick moving one is the goody and the slow one the Baddy--I will have to Google it to find out more--
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 11, 2009 21:25:02 GMT 1
Mine are still sat on the paper, the only time they move is when I water them. I will give them some more time, but may put them in the airing cupboard later to give them a push.
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Post by maggyd on Mar 11, 2009 21:50:36 GMT 1
Mine are still sat on the paper, the only time they move is when I water them. I will give them some more time, but may put them in the airing cupboard later to give them a push. What the centerpede or the seeds??  ;D |
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Post by alicat on Mar 12, 2009 18:29:00 GMT 1
No, not for the ones you've thrown out but you can sow some more either in pots or straight into the ground. I've got 2 window boxes with seeds in, and I have scattered some into the boarders, but I do still have seeds left, so maybe ill have another scatter as they don't save well do they. They should keep for a month or two in the right conditions I would think. Cor if they all grow you'll have parsnips coming out of your ears. ;D |
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Post by alicat on Mar 12, 2009 18:32:38 GMT 1
I stood my parsnips outside to-day for a while in there pots I think Ill put them ut tomorrow and leave them ! what do you think? There was a centrepede in the pot which I squashed!! I didnt do wrong did I? they are bad for plants arent they?? Maggy he's a friend and eats Vine weevil eggs amongst other things. See here. www.dgsgardening.btinternet.co.uk/centiped.htm |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 12, 2009 19:14:41 GMT 1
I have a germinated parsnip - just the one, don't get too excited yet  |
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Post by alicat on Mar 12, 2009 19:57:16 GMT 1
Hi Myrtle  well done you - how long did it take ? The rest will follow now i'm sure. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 13, 2009 14:00:11 GMT 1
Hi Myrtle well done you - how long did it take ? The rest will follow now i'm sure. 2 1/2 weeks! If they don't follow, it's a good job we don't eat a lot them isn't it? (Don't know what I did then but I posted 4 versions of the same post but each one had an extra word in! I can be dangerous at times ) |
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Post by Biggles on Mar 13, 2009 15:43:44 GMT 1
I only have 5 that have germinated- but they seem to be at a standstill--
We like Parsnips-especially home grown ones so i hope ore germinate--
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Post by farmersboy on Mar 13, 2009 17:23:18 GMT 1
Sowed a row of Gladiator snips today,i wanted white gem but they were sold out,that will teach me to leave things till the last minute ;D
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Post by Biggles on Mar 13, 2009 17:42:15 GMT 1
I have a few( Not many) left--If you PM your address I can post them on--Bigs
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Post by maggyd on Mar 13, 2009 17:53:12 GMT 1
I stood my parsnips outside to-day for a while in there pots I think Ill put them ut tomorrow and leave them ! what do you think? There was a centrepede in the pot which I squashed!! I didnt do wrong did I? they are bad for plants arent they?? Maggy he's a friend and eats Vine weevil eggs amongst other things. See here. www.dgsgardening.btinternet.co.uk/centiped.htm[/quotOh trust me mind you his body seemed flatter and the legs shorter! but Ive looked at the millipede and it wasnt that! so Ive kiiled something that was probably helping me. : SORRY centepede. |
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Post by farmersboy on Mar 13, 2009 17:57:40 GMT 1
Thank you for your kind offer Biggs,but ive planted all the land alloted to snips,and ive got none spare,but thanks all the same  |
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Post by Biggles on Mar 13, 2009 20:32:03 GMT 1
Thats OK -FB--
I bet you are laughing up your sleeve at our attempts to grow Parsnips--We still want photographs of yours later on ;D--Bigs
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Nothing I can do now tho 
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