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05 May 20, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

It says from March onwards - subject to local conditions. When the weather turns cooler go for it. We just had a drop from 17-18 at night to 6.4 and 7.9. 10 days ago max was 32 yesterday 24. For most plants it is about soil temperature required to germinate. A cheap thermometer from Bunnings or gardening centre.

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10 Jun 22, dopey duck (New Zealand - temperate climate)

growing parsnips is much like growing brussel sprouts you need them up and running before winter,parsnips need frosts to sweeten them up and brussels need cold to keep the sprouts tight but dont overcook them aldente is perfect and it lessens the sulphur smell,taste.

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26 Feb 23, Paula (New Zealand - temperate climate)

I must be missing something. Doesn't it say that parsnips need frosts to finish them off. But this says to start planting seeds in July. Then 20 odd weeks from then is Summer? Wouldn't you start them at the end of summer so they are nearly ready by winter? Thanks

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26 Feb 23, Liz (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

It does actually say to leave parsnips in the ground until after frost (as they will be sweeter) . These are not hard and fast rules, just an indication of the best times to sow/plant seeds.

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28 Feb 23, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I think you don't have to have frost but is preferable. Different planting times for sub-tropical, temperate and cool climates. Probably to do with germination temp required.

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03 Mar 23, (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

I grew parsnips in a frost free area last year.

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