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Growing Brussels Sprouts

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Below are general guidelines for growing Brussels Sprouts including plant height to enable you to plan exactly where to place them when growing amongst other plants.�

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Plant Height

Up to 90cm/3ft

Time between sowing and harvesting

About 28-36 weeks

Where to Sow

Outdoors in a seed bed

Sowing time

Late March-April� - temperature�� +10C/50F.�

How to Sow

12mm/1/2" deep - very thinly - in rows 15cm/6" apart or in groups/ blocks

After Germination

Start thinning plants as soon as they can be easily handled to prevent them becoming weak and spindly. Finally thin to 7.5cm/3" apart.�

Growing on -�

in Pots

Not recommended

Growing on -

in open ground

Once the plants are 7.3cm/3" tall, transplant to final growing positions planting them firmly with the lowest leaves just above soil level. and spacing the plants 60cm/2ft� apart in rows or groups/ blocks.

Aftercare

Water in dry weather and foliar feed in early summer. Pull� surround earth up around the base of each plant during the growing season and stake plants.

Harvesting

Cropping starts in about September and can continue over a period of up to 20� weeks. Begin picking sprouts from the base of the stem when they are the size of a small walnut. Remove any open "blown" sprouts and discard. Only pick a few sprouts from each plant at any one time, working upwards. Once all the sprouts have been harvested, cut off the green leafy tops and cook like cabbage.

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