When to sow parsnips – make the most of this week’s warmer weather to get the vegetables off to a strong start

Homegrown parsnips on garden soil.

I’m putting one of my favourite root vegetables under the spotlight this week: parsnips.

They’re a roast dinner staple, versatile in the kitchen, and I hardly ever make soup without them. They're best grown from seed, so you'll need to know when to sow parsnips if you want to grow a successful crop.