Allotment & food storage

[MaryN]

Parsnips are fairly easy to grow, but can take AGES to germinate. It's easy to plant the seeds and then forget where you put it. They need well prepared soil, as few stones as possible (makes 'em branchy), and not too much muck. They do not do well in very heavy or wet soil either.

If you want veggies in your garden for this time of year, can I add purple sprouting broccoli and brussels sprouts to the list already given by GM. Beetroot also does well if you just leave it in the ground; the frost makes it really sweet.