{"product_id":"parsnip-melbourne-whiteskin-treated","title":"PARSNIP-MELBOURNE WHITESKIN  (TREATED)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Parsnip Melbourne Whiteskin (Treated)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eParsnips grow best in loose, deep, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Add compost or well-rotted manure to the soil before planting to improve its quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSow seeds directly into the garden bed in early spring, after the last frost. Plant the seeds 1-2 cm deep, spaced 5cm apart in rows that are 30cm apart. Germination can take 2-4 weeks, so be patient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen the seedlings have grown to around 2cm high, thin them out so that they are 10-15 cm apart. This will give each parsnip enough room to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater Parsnips regularly, especially during dry spells. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Be careful not to wash away the seeds or young seedlings when watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFertilise the plants with a balanced organic fertiliser when they are around 10cm tall. This will provide them with the nutrients they need to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKeep the area around the parsnips weed-free. Weeds compete with the plants for nutrients and water, which can slow down their growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest your Melbourne Whiteskin Parsnips when the roots are around 2.5-5cm in diameter. Use a fork to gently lift them out of the ground. The flavour of Melbourne Whiteskin parsnips improves after is has been exposed to frost, so leave them in the ground until late autumn or early winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMelbourne Whiteskin Parsnip is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be roasted, mashed, or used in soups and stews. With a little care and attention, you can grow your own supply of this tasty root vegetable in your backyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHeritage of Parsnip Melbourne Whiteskin (Treated)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eParsnips (Pastinaca sativa) are believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region and have been cultivated for centuries for their edible roots. The cultivation and improvement of parsnip varieties have taken place over generations, often in local or regional contexts. Specific cultivars like \"Melbourne Whiteskin\" Parsnip might have been developed by local gardeners, breeders, or agricultural enthusiasts, \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Specific cultivars like \"Melbourne Whiteskin\" Parsnip have been developed by local gardeners, breeders, or agricultural enthusiasts, with the aim of producing parsnips that are well-suited to the climate and growing conditions of Melbourne or its surrounding areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLocal variations and heirloom cultivars like \"Melbourne Whiteskin\" Parsnip can carry unique traits that local conditions. These traits might include improved flavour, disease resistance, adaptability to local soil and climate conditions, or aesthetic qualities like root colour. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e*Important Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"scrollable-wrapper\"\u003e\n\nThese seeds are treated with a fungicide (Thiram), DO NOT eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Keep them away from children \u0026amp; animals. Wear gloves and thoroughly wash your skin with water \u0026amp; soap after touching the seeds. Treated seeds do not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. These treated seeds are strictly for propagation or growing in the garden only. THE RESULTANT CROP IS EDIBLE.\n\nFungicide seed treatment may be an AQIS (Biosecurity, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Government of Australia) requirement for certain seed varieties. Treated seeds may be dyed a distinct colour.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020598690164,"sku":"PS-MW-T","price":3.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/PARSNIP_MELBOURNE_WHITESKIN_TREATED.png?v=1785570827","url":"https:\/\/directcompostsolutions.com\/products\/parsnip-melbourne-whiteskin-treated","provider":"DIRECT COMPOST SOLUTIONS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}