Parsnips: Tough, Sweet and Slow to Germinate… But Worth the Wait?

21/11/2025 40 min
Parsnips: Tough, Sweet and Slow to Germinate… But Worth the Wait?

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Episode Synopsis

Season 3 Episode 8- Parsnips00:00 – Intro 00:52 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Lemonbalm04:30 – Phenology 06:55 – Moon Calendar: • Cultivate phase until 21st • 22nd onward: Sowing & planting13:09 – Vegetable of the Week: Parsnip23:38 – Perennial Pick: Chives26:38 – Dishes with Del: Homemade Boursin Cheese30:48 – Microclimate 34:30 – Tip of the Week: What to do if your compost tea smells sour35:58 – Book of the Week: Veg in One Bed - Huw Richards 39:58 – OutroIf you’re growing with us each week- with the moon, with the seasons, and with intention. Grab your garden diary and settle in. Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] Seasonal listening tip: No matter where you are in the world, you can dip back into earlier episodes to match the season you’re in right now. Just look at the titles (e.g. Spring Ep3) and choose the ones that line up with your own garden season — that way, the advice will always be spot-on and timely for you.