I've not done parsnips, though I love them. Thinking of trying parsnips this year. I direct sow carrots and beets. I'd also direct sow parsnips.

Karen

I think the carrots will get mis-shapen from tranplanting. This is based on reading other posts in the vegetable forum. I have WS parsnips and transplanted them individually and gotten some good looking parsnips. Some twisty ones too, but my soil could be a big factor there. Do transplant them early, though.