Brussels sprouts - sowing sprouts ( Brassica oleracea Gemmifera ) | |
| Crop group: Cabbage crop | Plant family : Cruciferous family |
| Well-known varieties : Mid-late and Late cultivation: Red vein | Sowing depth: 0.5 cm |
| Height : 60-120 cm | Sowing distance: sow in 8 cm pots, planting two seeds in the center. Keep the best seeds. |
| Germination: 18-29°C / 5-10 days | Planting distance : 60 cm around the plant |
| Growth cycle : 240 days | Plant out when : 6-8 true leaves |
Cultivation method : Sow in 8 cm pots, plant out and harvest.
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| Good neighbors : Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Dill , Garlic, Onion, Celery, Potato, Chamomile aromatic herbs and nasturtium | Bad neighbors : Strawberries, tomatoes and grapes |
| Frost resistant: Yes | Root system: 45-90 cm |
| Fertilization : Initially, after planting out, give these cabbages plenty of nitrogen (nettle manure, cow manure, etc.). After two weeks, you can switch to comfrey manure. Too much nitrogen results in too many leaves and too few fruits. | Preferred soil: pH: 5.9-6.1 water-retaining soil |
| Dangers and concerns : Cabbage root flies and cabbage whites pose the greatest risks. A cabbage collar can help prevent cabbage root flies, but you're only playing it safe with insect netting. | |
Harvesting and storing : The small cabbages are located at the base of each leaf. These can be harvested when they are 3 to 5 cm in diameter. Harvest them while they are still firm; once the leaves open, you're a bit late. When harvesting, remove the leaf below the sprout. This will keep the plant producing for a very long time. Harvest before the leaves turn yellow. The plant can tolerate light frost. You'll have the best harvest on sunny days with a light frost. During earlier warm periods, you can harvest 2 to 6 sprouts per plant every 7 to 14 days. When it gets colder, you can harvest 10 to 15 sprouts every 3 to 4 weeks. Nutritional value: 100 grams of cooked Brussels sprouts without salt contain:
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Brussels sprouts - sowing sprouts
