Brussel Sprouts

Variety:

Hemera F1

Approx 50 seeds

Sowing:

Seeds should be sown approximately 1.5cm deep with just 1 seed per cell.

Harvesting:

Brussel sprouts are ready when the sprout head is 1-2 inches in diameter and when they have turned firm and green and before they turn yellow. To harvest you simply twist and break the sprout away from the plant

Information:

Brussel sprouts require a firm and very fertile soil.

Brussel sprouts will germinate between 7-12 days.

Brussel sprouts are a cool season crop and can withstand cooler temperatures.

Sowing can begin in February onwards for indoor planting or between April-May for outdoor planting.

Brussel sprouts require a sunny spot but also shelter from wind.

Soil should be firmly pressed around the stalks for support.

Brussel sprouts are a slow-grower and take between 26-31 weeks before they are ready to harvest.

Preferably do not plant sprouts in the same location as a brassica crop has grown in recent years.

The most common pests are cabbage root fly and cabbage caterpillars along with leatherjackets.

Nutritional Information:

Brussel sprouts contain Vitamin K which assists with blood clotting and are great for bone health. They are also high in Vitamin C and contain very few calories.

Fun Fact:

Brussel sprouts are named after Brussels in Belgium where they were grown in the 13^th century, however the British consume the most amount of Brussel sprouts than any other country in Europe. Interestingly, the dislike for Brussel sprouts comes from a gene which causes the vegetable to taste bitter to some.