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Parsnip
Shape and external appearance
Stubby carrot shape with a narrow collar.
Properties
Rich in potassium and source of dietary fiber.
Caliber
15 to 30 cm long.
Scientific and botanical name
Pastinaca sativa L. subsp. Sativa (Family Apaceae) Cultivated varieties: DAGGER (Other varieties: Dlg of Guernsey, Javelin, Lancer, Turga, Hollow Crown, Tender and true) Other names: Pastenade, white root, big chervis.
Coloring
White-ivory color.
Origin & Culture
Adopted a few years ago in Great Britain, the parsnip is sown in early spring and is harvested from August and throughout the winter.
Smell
Preparation advice
Parsnips can be prepared like a carrot but cooked more quickly. Peel and wash parsnips before eating them raw in salads or cooked as an accompaniment to meats or stews.
Texture
Home preservation
Store in a cool place, away from light, to prevent the root from wilting.
Flavor
Slightly sweet taste, halfway between celery root and carrot.
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Packaging available for this product
Colis carton, Colis bois, Barquette
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Août (8)
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Octobre (10)
Novembre (11)
Décembre (12)
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