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Parsnip failure

IvyhouseIvyhouse Posts: 111
in Fruit & veg

Everyone of my seemingly healthy parsnip seedlings have been eaten, either by slugs or snails. Is it too late to start again or shall I just re-use the bed for something else ?

Thanks in anticipation.

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  • LeifUKLeifUK Posts: 573

    According to my books May is fine. I use slug pellets, I know they are not organic, but they work. A mini electric feneis said to work.

  • LoganLogan Posts: 2,532
    I put milk containers over mine until they reach the top then take them off, in my garden they don't go for parsnips.
  • IvyhouseIvyhouse Posts: 111

    Thanks for the replies folks. I'll sow another batch tomorrow.

  • Road Apple StewRoad Apple Stew Posts: 100

    Gerrum in!

  • Outdoor girlOutdoor girl Posts: 286

    They will germinate quickly if you sow them onto damp kitchen paper. Prick out into pots / ground when the leaves show - about 10 days. 

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  • MinigranMinigran Posts: 8

    This year I have tried sowing in toilet roll inner tubes, in the greenhouse. Germination was good, the tubes have now been thinned one seedling in each and planted the complete tubes out in the plot. Knowing where they are might save them from overenthusiastic hoeing, which I suspect saw off as many seedlings as slugs last year. they look good at the moment! 

  • LoganLogan Posts: 2,532
    I usually do the toilet rolls but instead I used the kitchen rolls instead but don't water them just before you plant them out because they will fall apart.
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