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Parsnip Resources

By Gregg Banse
Created Aug 9 2005 - 8:53am

Parsnips, have a long history that dates back into Roman times. In the Middle Ages, growers developed a tastier and fleshier parsnip variety. In fact, back then, the Europeans favored the parsnip because of its flavor, nourishment and ability to satisfy hunger through meatless fasting periods. Parsnips were so revered they were more popular than either potatoes or carrots.

Parsnips are low in calories and loaded with nutrition. A single 9" parsnip yields plenty of fiber, folic acid, calcium, potassium, and vitamins B1, B2, B3, vitamin C, iron, and zinc. Parsnips have a nutty, sweet taste that can be added to many recipes or enjoyed alone.

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Articles & Papers

The Farm & Garden library contains the following articles and papers on the subject of parsnips:

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Forum Discussions

The Farm & Garden Forums [9] are a great resource for getting answers to your questions about how to start, grow, water, harvest, and prepare parsnips. Here are a few select discussions:

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Parsnip Seeds

Here are a few sources of parsnip seeds to get you started.

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Tools, Equipment, and Supplies

Sometimes the right tool or the right gadget can make your task much easier and your time in the garden more productive. Here's a list of tools and equipment suppliers that may have what you're looking for.

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Books

Here are some books we found that might help you with your parsnips.



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