Conventional advice is to sow parsnips now but if their reputation for poor germination is connected to being placed in cold wet soil there may be better germination by sowing in March.  ‘Avonresister’ is an early maturing variety and has very good resistance to canker, and ‘Gladiator F1’ is the worlds' first hybrid parsnip producing a heavy crop

Jerusalem artichokes and shallots can be planted now - shallots will benefit from covering with a cloche.

Last chance to plant garlic.

In trays or pots . . .