BRUSSELS-SPROUTS-LONG ISLAND (IMPROVED)
BRUSSELS-SPROUTS-LONG ISLAND (IMPROVED)
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Brassica oleracea
BRUSSELS-SPROUTS is an heirloom dating back to the 1800s and the main commercial variety used until the introduction of hybrid types. Yields amazing amounts of sweet, oval-shaped, medium-sized dark green sprouts. Compact & produces over a long period. Is the most common & widely adapted open pollinated sprout variety for the vegetable garden! 80 to 115 days. Â Frost can improve the flavor.
How to Grow Brussels Sprouts
- Brussels sprouts prefer cool weather and should be planted in early spring or late summer.
- Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before planting outdoors. They need full sun and well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Avoid planting them in areas where brassicas have been grown in the past to reduce the risk of disease
- Plant seedlings or transplants 18-24 inches apart, with rows spaced 2-3 feet apart.
- Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged especially during hot, dry spells.
- Fertilise every 3-4 weeks with a balanced fertiliser high in nitrogen as Brussels Sprouts are heavy feeders.
- Brussels sprouts can grow quite tall and heavy, so provide support with stakes or cages to prevent them from toppling over.
- Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Monitor for pests such as aphids, cabbage worms, and slugs, and treat with appropriate insecticides if necessary.
- Harvest sprouts when they are firm and 1-2 inches in diameter, starting from the bottom of the plant and working upwards. Don’t wait too long to harvest, as the flavour can become bitter if they get too big.
Consider timing: Brussels sprouts are cool-season crops that do best in temperatures between 15-21°C (59-70°F). Plant them in early spring or late summer for best results.
Be on the look out for pests (Aphids, Cabbage Worm, Slugs) and diseases (black rot, clubroot, and downy mildew). Treat organically when ever possible.
Heritage of Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are believed to have originated in ancient Rome and were cultivated in Belgium as early as the 16th century. The modern Brussels sprout is thought to have been developed in the late 1700s near Brussels, Belgium. It was first introduced to the United States in the 1800s and has since become a popular vegetable in many parts of the world.
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
60 - 100
Season of Interest
Cool Season
Temperature Range
15 - 21
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Bienial
Frost Hardy / Tender
Hardy
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Raise indoor before planting outside
Soil
Well Drained, Fertile Soil
pH
6.0 - 7.5
Soil Temperature
7 - 30
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds in water for 12-24 hours
Sowing Depth
0.6 - 1.3
Plant Spacing
45 - 60
Row spacing
60 - 90
Watering
Consistent moisture, do not let soil dry out
Germination Time (Days)
5 - 10
Harvest Time (Days)
90 - 180
Good Companion Plants
Beets, Carrots, Dill, Sage, Chamomile, Thyme, Rosemary
Bad Companion Plants
Tomatoes, Strawberries, Pole beans, Mustard greens, Broccoli,
Pests
Aphids, Cabbage Worms (such as the imported cabbage worm and cabbage looper), Flea Beetles, Cabbage Root Maggots, Diamondback Moths
Diseases
Black rot, Clubroot, Downy mildew, White rust, Alternaria leaf spot
More About Us
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
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