Parsnips

What you want

• Medium to large size (less than 2 inches in diameter and 7 inches long)
• Clean, smooth, and firm
• Uniform tapered root

What you don’t want

• Too small or poor color
• Misshapen or crooked roots
• Green shoulders or blemished

How to prepare parsnips

• Trim tops to 1 inch
• Trim off side roots
• Do not trim off lower portions of tap root
• Soak and wash in cool water

Suggested exhibit quantity

• State Fair: Refer to premium book
• County Fair: Check your fair book