Its name says it all. Ideal for the show bench but also has very good cooking and eating quality. Sow from early March to early April, preferably in raised beds for best results. Water continuously to prevent forking. .  100 seeds   WHEN TO SOW Late February to early May WHERE TO SOW Direct into a well prepared growing site in shallow drills 30 cm apart. WHAT TO DO NEXT Thin out seedlings as soon as they can be handled, continue thinning until 15 cm apart. Parsnips do not like being transplanted