Brussels sprout grow and care – leaf plant of the species Brassica oleracea in the Gemmifera group, Brussels sprout grow as annual but the flower biennial plant, grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 2-10a spring planting 10a-11 in autumn planting.
Leaves edible color is dark green or purple, the leaf grow little stem the shape is ovate
On the stem there are buds create unique structure of head, composed from inner leaves with hard structure, the outer leaves that soft
Brussels sprout heads
Color of the buds head can be: light green to white, purple to green
Flower color yellow and the flowers small grow on inflorescence
Brussels sprout for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Brussels sprout growing and care:
Rich soil, cool weather, moisture soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
To know when to pick the stem
Planting season:
Autumn – winter – spring – frost free area or light frost / Spring – temperate climate
Pests and diseases:
Pieris (butterfly), prodenia (Spodoptera), slugs, aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
No need
Size of the plant?
0.3-1.2m, 12-48 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Yellow small flowers that grow on inflorescence
Pollination is done by:
Bees, butterfly
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season
Autumn – winter – spring – frost free area or light frost / Summer – autumn – temperate climate
How to harvest the leaves?
The head picked up when it’s ready 80-100 days, the leaves better not to pick up
Information about leaves:
Leaves edible color is dark green or purple, the leaf grow little stem the shape is ovate
Uses of Brussels sprout leaves:
Cooked, stir fry
Scientific name:
Brassica oleracea – Gemmifera group
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