Brussels Sprout Seed Blend
Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group)
- A vegetable that is either loved or hated!
- A blend of four old and established varieties to extend the cropping season from September until the following April.
- Includes some F1 Hybrid varieties.
Supplied as a packet of approximately 150 seeds.
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Description
A vegetable that is either loved or hated, and infamous for being cooked to mush!
We have specially blended four old established varieties to extend the cropping season from mid September until early April.
When cooked properly (not boiled to death) Brussels Sprouts are a delicious vegetable with a sweet and nutty taste - and can be a firm favourite with children who love the idea of them being 'baby cabbages'.
Sprouts are also good for you! Rich in sinigrin (which gives them their flavour), which has been proven to destroy pre-cancerous cells in the body.
Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects if allowed to 'go over' and flower (so if you have room leave any plants in that have gone too far rather than pulling them out straight away).
- Sow April to May thinly in rows 6" (15 cm) apart, or sow into trays or modules.Sow " (2 cm) deep.
- Set out when large enough 2 feet (60 cm) by 2 feet (60 cm) apart.
- Harvest mid September - April.
Top Tips
- Plant firmly, and in windy areas consider staking.
- Protect from pigeons - they love Brassicas (so do partridges)
- Take precautions against the dreaded Cabbage White butterfly - inspect your crop regularly, spray with our BioFriend Plant Defence or use a physical barrier such as insect netting.
- Harvest from the bottom of the plant upwards.
- Sprouts harvested after frosts will have better flavour than those harvested before.
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How To...
How To Sow & Grow Brassicas
Detailed advice on sowing and growing brassicas outside and under protection. Includes information on watering and pest control.
Recipes
Stir-fried Brussels Sprouts Recipe
A quick and simple recipe for stir-fried Brussels sprouts that also works with cabbage, kale and other brassicas.
General Information
A Note About Our Seed Packets & Seed Counts
Information on Victoriana's method of packeting seed, including information on the seed packets. Also details on Victoriana's seed guarantee.
Pollinator Friendly Plants
A detailed guide to the seeds and plants sold by Victoriana Nursery Gardens that will attract and provide a food source to bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.
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