Parsnips

Why do my parsnips look like a bulb with lots of roots? It looks like an alien but tastes the same.

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#1 Comment By Heather On 10/19/2011 @ 10:40 am

This happens when the soil is tough, either rocky or clay heavy. The roots grow into the soft areas in the soil, around the hard rock or clay, which results in deformed roots.

Amending the soil with compost or other organic materials will help improve this.

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