'Duchess F1' Parsnip Plants
Superior taste, stronger growth
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Duchess F1' Parsnip Plants
- An early maturing, vigorous parsnip variety with classic white roots and a superb flavour
- Perfect for roasting, soups and casseroles
- Grow in rows in a raised bed, allotment or borders
- Duchess has high disease resistance, stands in the ground over winter and freezes well once harvested
- Plant out after the last frosts and harvest from July right through to March
- Premium root veg plants grown on a family run farm in Lancashire and sent to you at the best possible time for planting
- Growing your own gives you healthy, fresh produce with a lower carbon plantprint than anything you can buy from a shop
- F1 hybrids combine the best qualities of two top performing varieties to produce a plant with improved vigour and bigger crops
- Easy to grow and care for - you should see your first crop within 14-16 weeks
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Duchess F1' parsnips need a very deep pot of at least 40 centimetres, such as an old dustbin, to accommodate their long roots.
How big does it get?
The 'Duchess F1' parsnip produces foliage that reaches a height and spread of 45 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Duchess F1' parsnip requires full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Duchess F1' parsnip prefers a deep, light, and stone-free sandy loam.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Duchess F1' parsnip plant needs regular watering, requiring about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week to maintain consistent soil moisture.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the 'Duchess F1' parsnip does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Duchess F1' parsnip is a hardy plant with an RHS hardiness rating of H4, allowing it to survive winter temperatures down to -10°C. It is hardy through most of the UK, although it may suffer foliage damage in particularly cold inland valleys or at altitude.
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Meet Cameron
An experienced hand from seed to harvest
When it comes to veg plants, if Cameron doesn’t know about it? It ain’t worth knowing. They’re one of his horticultural passions and the quality of the produce he – well, produces – at the nursery is testament to that fact. Cameron pairs time-honoured horticultural traditions alongside the very best modern techniques in our fabulous, purpose-built nursery in Evesham. With a background that saw him place at the Grand Finals at the Young Horticultural Awards back in 2022, we’re proud to have someone that really knows his onions.
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