Did you not speak to Jimmy art of nursery work is growing plants ....
Gardener's Question Time
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If your plants or seedlings are in a glass house or polytunnel in the UK - shut all the doors & vents 90 minutes before the sun goes down shining on your plants - to build up heat for the cold night ahead ....
Repairing a lawn, have put a lawn weedkiller on, seems to be doing the trick but the lawn is very patchy.
Have grass seeds bought, any experts with good tips before I make a total balls of it ?
Have grass seeds bought, any experts with good tips before I make a total balls of it ?
Hire a gardener?
goldfinchmule
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GIve the areas your about to seed a good watering first.you need good seed to soil contact for seeds to take so firm down seeds with your foot,allways put more seed down than the box says to,dont let it dry out.
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
As parsnips are only 8 pence a bag at the moment, what is the best way of storing them, apart from the freezer ?
Rita_Poon
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Parsnip jam. Buckets of the stuff. ?
RufusCat
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In the coldest part of the fridge, but only for a couple of weeks max.
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
Cheers, looking for longer really.
RufusCat
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I have had parsnip soup, many years ago, I remember it was fairly highly spiced.
Taken from Google so don't blame me if it doesn't work @summerisle
Parsnips can be frozen for up to 8-12 months in the UK. For best quality, blanch them briefly before freezing, and store them in airtight containers or freezer bags.
Steps for freezing parsnips:
Parsnips can be frozen for up to 8-12 months in the UK. For best quality, blanch them briefly before freezing, and store them in airtight containers or freezer bags.
Steps for freezing parsnips:
- 1. Prepare:
Wash, peel (optional), and cut parsnips into desired sizes.
- 2. Blanch:
Boil parsnips for 2-3 minutes, then immediately plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- 3. Drain and Dry:
Drain the parsnips and pat them dry with a towel to remove excess moisture.
- 4. Freeze:
Place the parsnips on a baking sheet in a single layer to freeze completely. Then, transfer them to freezer bags or containers.
- 5. Store:
Label the freezer bags or containers with the date and contents, then store in the freezer.
- Cool, Dry Storage:
Store parsnips in a cool, dry, dark place like a root cellar or basement, where they can last for several months.
RufusCat
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The only problem with this is that the advice is for freshly harvested parsnips. The likes of Monty Don etc advocate storing them over winter in dry sand. However, you can never tell how long they have been out of the ground before they are in the shops, and whether they have been in refrigerated storage. I do not know if this would impact on their storage life but my instinct is that it will and best to find some use for them as soon as possible.
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
This'll do :
Parsnips store best when left in the ground but in cooler areas, from October onwards, frozen soil can make harvesting near impossible. Harvested parsnips can be stored in buckets of garden soil or spent compost in a garden shed or unheated garage.
Parsnips store best when left in the ground but in cooler areas, from October onwards, frozen soil can make harvesting near impossible. Harvested parsnips can be stored in buckets of garden soil or spent compost in a garden shed or unheated garage.
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