176 CALIFORNIA VEGETABLES 



has increased greatly during the last few years. The requirements 

 of the plant in soil, culture, and season correspond very closely to 

 the parsnip, and it is taken from the ground all through the autumn 

 and winter as parsnips are in California. The seed is a little more 

 difficult to start, and pretty generous seeding in soil sure to retain 

 fair moisture, and a slightly deeper covering than with parsnip seed 

 are desirable. Thinning is essential but the root is slimmer and 

 does not require so much room. One variety prevails in local 

 interest, the Mammoth Sandwich Island. It is large and otherwise 

 better than the older kinds, although the Long White is still grown. 



