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    Jan 28, 2020 2 minutes

    PARSNIP CANKER

    Is there any way we can prevent canker forming on our parsnips?

    John Tyson, Cumbria

    Emma Rawlings, deputy editor Kitchen Garden magazine

    Parsnip canker is a very common problem, especially in wet seasons or on heavy soils, so improving drainage can help. However, it is best to look for a canker-resistant

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