I don't know how to germinate parsnip.

[maxjohnson]

I know it's already late in the season, but I have tried several times in the past to start parsnip seeds and never able to germinate a single one. From what I'm reading it takes a long time for them to germinate. Not sure if it's the seeds I bought, do they have shorter shelf life? Did I bury it too deep, not deep enough, not the right soil temperature, was it too wet? Do the seeds need to be frozen first? Any tips would be helpful.