Can The Top Foliage Of Parsnips Be Eaten

Question

i have loads of top growth but very small parsnips

Answer 1

No, the foliage and stems have a toxic quality that can cause dermatitis when sap is handled and internal problems if ingested. You can leave your parsnips in the ground over winter and harvest them in spring before new foliage emerges.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/parsnips/how-to-grow-parsnips.htm
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pastinaca-sativa/