Brussels sprouts seeds

Many would say Brussels sprouts are highly underrated, and fresh Brussels sprouts for Christmas dinner are unsurpassed. Try mashing them with butter, or roasting them fresh off the plant—absolutely delicious.

Growing Brussels sprouts or Brussels sprouts from seeds

Start your Brussels sprouts seeds in trays from mid-March to early May. Use a good seed and cutting mix to sow your Brussels sprouts.

When your plants get a second pair of true leaves, it is time to prick them out into a p7 pot.

About six weeks after prickling, you can plant them out in the ground. It's important to protect your Brussels sprouts from cabbage white butterflies and cabbage root flies with insect netting. Pigeons also love Brussels sprout leaves.

Depending on when you started sowing, you can harvest sprouts in summer, autumn or throughout the winter.

Special sprouts seeds

Besides the classic Brussels sprout, there are also unique varieties that are definitely worth growing yourself. Consider, for example, kalettes , also known as kale sprouts. These are unique crosses between kale and Brussels sprouts, combining the best of both worlds: the nutty, full flavor of Brussels sprouts with the mild, slightly sweeter note of kale. They look like mini roses with purple veins and curled green leaves—a feast for both the eyes and the palate.