{"product_id":"kings-seeds-parsnip-imperial-crown","title":"Kings Seeds Parsnip Imperial Crown","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelected and maintained on our farm, Imperial Crown is chosen for its long smooth roots but with a small crown. This variety has an excellent sweet flavour and crunchy texture. Because of its uniformity it makes for a good exhibition variety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParsnip is a particularly British vegetable because of its winter hardiness. Thankfully it is now reviving as a popular choice thanks to more imaginative uses in cooking. Roast with your Sunday joint or par-boil, roll in flour and Parmesan cheese and roast, delicious!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen to Sow Imperial Crown Parnsip Seeds\u003cbr\u003eMarch to May.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere to Sow\u003cbr\u003eSow thinly direct into the growing site 2cm (¾\") deep in rows 45cm (18in) apart. Try to choose a stone free tilth growing site. Parsnips can take up to 8 weeks to germinate depending on soil temperatures. You are better to delay sowings if soils are wet and cold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat to do Next\u003cbr\u003eDo not transplant seedlings. A s soon as seedlings appear, they should be gradually thinned until plants are 10cm (4in) apart. Hoe regularly, taking care not to damage the crown of the root.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaturity\u003cbr\u003eSeptember to February\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandy Tip\u003cbr\u003eOften considered that the flavour is sweeter once plants have had a good frost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNutritional Values\u003cbr\u003eA good source of energy boosting carbohydrates and high in vitamin C and potassium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King's Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48688424550642,"sku":"1023389","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/4605\/7714\/files\/WebsiteImageTemplate_98_71bac5be-d291-4732-b635-ad47435889f5.jpg?v=1769339430","url":"https:\/\/www.zoarsark.co.uk\/products\/kings-seeds-parsnip-imperial-crown","provider":"Zoars Ark Pet Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}