A hardy root vegetable with a sweet, slightly nutty flavor, parsnips taste even better after the weather turns frosty in autumn. Parsnips aren’t difficult to grow, but proper soil preparation makes all the difference. Read on to learn about parsnip soil requirements.
Where should I plant my parsnips? Parsnips are fairly flexible. A planting spot in full sunlight is ideal, but parsnips usually do just fine in partial shade from nearby tomato or bean plants.
Preferably, soil for parsnips will have a pH of 6.6 to 7.2. Preparing soil for parsnips is an important part of their cultivation.
Parsnips require well-drained, fertile soil in order to develop optimum size and quality. Begin by digging the soil to a depth of 12 to 18 inches (30.5-45.5 cm.). Work the soil until it’s loose and fine, then rake out all rocks and clods.
It’s always good idea to dig in a generous amount of compost or well-rotted manure, especially if your garden soil is hard or compacted. Parsnips in hard soil may break when pulled, or they may be crooked, forked, or distorted as they attempt to push through the ground.
The following tips on improving parsnip soil conditions may also help:
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