Can The Top Foliage Of Parsnips Be Eaten

i have loads of top growth but very small parsnips

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 05/12/2022 @ 8:45 pm

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.
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