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Brussels Sprouts

ST365015

Growing Season

Fall, Winter

Light

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate and even

Avoid this to grow with

Strawberry

Supporting Plants

Bush Beans, Carrot, Celery

Plant description

The Brussels sprout is a cultivar in the Gemmifera group of cabbages, grown for its edible buds. The leafy green vegetables are typically 2.5–4 cm in diameter and look like miniature cabbages.
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Caring for Your Brussels Sprouts Plant

Caring for Brussels sprouts is crucial for ensuring a successful and productive harvest. Follow these guidelines to maintain healthy and...

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Brussels Sprouts – How to water

Water frequency per month This plant needs different amounts of water depending on time of the year. Before You Water...

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Brussels Sprouts – Pests & Diseases

Aphids: Type: Insect Symptoms: Misshapen or yellow leaves, distorted flowers or fruit, sticky "honeydew" (excrement), and sooty black mold Control/Prevention:...

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How to Store Brussels Sprouts

Refrain from washing the sprouts before storage; instead, wash them just before use. Store freshly picked sprouts in a plastic...

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Overwintering Your Plant Cool And Bright

How to Keep Your Plants Healthy in Winter Ever wondered how to care for your plants during the chilly winter...

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How to Repot Your Plant

Worried your plant needs a new home? Here are some clues: it wobbles, looks pale, or has stopped growing. If...

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How to Fertilize Your Plant

Plants need more than just water to thrive. They also need plant food. Here's how you can give them what...

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Plant Advanced information

Seed

Seed Depth

6

Soil Temp.

75F - 80F

Days To Germination

7 Days

Indoor Sowing

5 weeks before frost

Outdoor Sowing

Early summer

Sowing Instruction
Brussels takes a long time to grow. It is recommended that you start indoors about a month before the last frost. Usually the seeds takes 1 week to germinate. You can transplant the seedlings when they are about four to six weeks old.
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Growing

Spacing Between Beds

40cm - 45cm

Soil Temp.

60F - 65F

Ph Range

6.0 - 6.8

Growing Instruction
Brussels love cool weather and moist soil. Apply compost layer on the bed. This will build up nutrients. You can also put mulch on the top of the plant soil to make sure that the soil stay moist.
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Harvesting

Days to harvest seeds

95 Days

Days to harvest seedlings

78 Days

Harvesting Instruction
Harvest when you find that the buds are firm. Make sure you do not leave the plant out in below freezing temperatures. If that is the case then cut the whole plant.
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