Very popular with our ancestors, it was used for scientific experiments…
It was for a very long time the star of the gardens of our ancestors, especially in the Middle Ages when it was found in the gardens of monks. Rebirth begins to choose carrots rather than parsnips, even though the two look alike. The parsnip is white and a little less sweet than the carrot, which ended up stealing the show. Parsnip Day is the 9th of the month of Vendémiaire in the revolutionary calendar. It has been used in science, notably by mathematician Lewis Fry Richardson to study fluid mechanics. Obviously the parsnip floats well.
To sow absolutely in a vegetable garden
Rediscovered a short time ago, it is a vegetable that does very well in our regions, which means that it is easily found in short circuits. It is also recommended to put some in the garden since it is home to many useful insects such as ladybugs which will eat the aphids of your roses. In the kitchen, parsnip lends itself very well to soup, it can also be served grated with vinaigrette like carrots. You can also slip it into the pot au feu or into couscous with red sauce and meat.
Health side
It is richer in vitamins and minerals than carrots. Hey, we don’t hear her anymore! It is very rich in potassium and it contains a lot of fiber. Cooking is done with a few ingredients like parsnips, but it is also done with heart.