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Brussels Sprouts Seeds, Catskill
Brassica oleracea
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Product Information
Cabbage-like flavor abounds from numerous tender, small heads 2.5-5 cm (1-2") across which mature in succession on strong stalks. Easy to pick. Low in calories.
- SKU: 137147
Growing Information
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
7 to 10 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to
Maturity:
90 days (after transplanting outdoors)
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
- Fill Weight (grams): 0.9
- Approximate Seed Count: 240-260
- Characteristics: heavy yielder | preserving variety
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Seed Type: Heirloom
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
- Flavor: Cabbage-like taste
- Tolerance: frost tolerant
- Preparation Ideas: Toss with thyme, olive oil, and salt then roast.
Instructions
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Growing Instructions:
- Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
- Seed Spacing: 1.3 cm (1/2")
- Plant Spacing: 45 cm (18")
- Row Spacing: 60 cm (24")
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Start brussels sprouts seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist while they establish themselves in their new environment. Expect a light crop in the second year, full crop in the third year.
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Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
- Brussels sprouts form tall plants and should be grown in a sheltered spot protected from strong winds. They may require staking to prevent the tall, top-heavy stalks from tipping over.
- They dislike hot weather and must have consistent moisture.
- Heads are ready to harvest when they are firm and 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2") in diameter. Each plant yields between 60 and 100 sprouts.
- Harvest the sprouts from the bottom of the stalk up. Harvest by hand or use a knife or pruners.
- The sprouts will have a sweeter flavour after a Fall frost.
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