Parsnip 'The student'

Position in a partial sun location and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that The student is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop. The student requires a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing The student about 15 days after your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as The student is a half hardy plant.

Expect harvests to start to occur in early winter.

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