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Jim Cronin Crop Family Masterclass 5: Umbelliferae
Event Date:
May 28, 2025
Event Time:
10:00 am
Event Location:
Jim Cronins Farm
Join organic market garden expert Jim Cronin for a series of in-depth, 1-day courses on individual crop families. Day 5 will be on the umbelliferae family (carrots and parsnips) on Jim’s Farm in Co Clare on May 28th, 2025.
This year, we are hosting a number of specific crop days – each day is dedicated to a specific family. Day 5 is on the umbelliferae family. It is possible to come for a single day depending on your preference as we will go from seed to harvest for each crop family.
Germination and weed control of this family can be a challenge. The key to success is understanding weeds and reading soil temperature. Course topics will include:
- Germination
- Soil temperature
- Growth patterns
- Weed control
- Varieties of carrots & parsnips
- Sowing calendar, and much more
The course will be held on Jim Cronin’s farm in Co Clare – we expect high demand so please sign up ASAP below.
Course Information:
- Date: Wednesday May 28th, 2025
- Time: 10.00am to 4.30pm
- Venue: Jim Cronin’s Farm, Ballyknavin, Bridgetown, Co Clare
- Trainer: Jim Cronin
- Cost: €50 when you sign up through NOTS
If you have any queries about this course, email us at info@nots.ie or call us on 071 9640688.