NIKA SEEDS - Vegetable Parsnip Albion Round Heirloom - 200 Seeds

  PARSNIP ALBION ROUND An annual plant with a pleasant smell of fresh cucumber. Young greens are ready for use in 25 to 30 days. They are used fresh, added to salads and various vegetable cold snacks.Planting instructions:  Seeds must be soaked before planting. Put on a saucer a piece of gauze in 3-4 layers. Sprinkle with water to keep the fabric moist. Spread the seeds on top and keep in a warm place, periodically moisturizing, and soon little white roots will appear. Sow thinly or sow three seeds at 15cm (6in) intervals, 13mm (0.5in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Although it is sometimes recommended to start sowing in February, this can lead to failure. Sowings made in March and April, and even early May will often do much better. Warm the soil before sowing with cloches or similar; leave these in place until the seedlings have developed two true leaves.Enjoy an open, sunny site and are easiest on deep, light soil. When the seedlings are about 2.5cm (1in) high thin out leaving one seedling 15cm (6in) apart.