fall parsnips and leeks

16 years ago

I'm just putting in my fall crops. I see that leeks and parsnips do not have second sowing dates on the Maryland Extension list. Anyone have any experience as to why? It seems to me that parsnips don't need the long growing season in Zone 7, but they are best if matured in cold weather. Leeks are also a surprise, as they grow well in the cool weather. Maybe neither can germinate in the heat? Maybe I should try starting my leeks indoors?

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jimster
16 years ago
From observing them grown by friends, not myself, parsnips and leeks grow slowly. I think they need the entire season to fully develop. I plant faster growing things in July for fall crops.

Jim
hepatica_z7
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks Jim. I was going on maturity dates of around 90-100 days. In the end, I planted a few as an experiment. Couldn't resist, once the fall seeds were out on the table, and the bare ground was beckoning... I heard parsnips are good at pulling up nutrients from deep in the ground, so at the very least, they may act as a cover crop in their little 2 square feet.

Stay cool, all.

Hepatica
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jimster
16 years ago
I know what you mean Hepatica. I'm also starting a couple of things which may not have enough time. Let's hope everything makes it.

BTW, I'm very fond of hepatica (the wildflower).

Jim