Brussel Sprouts Rock

This is our first year growing brussel sprouts and I have to say they get my vote. For some reason brassicas always make me feel sceptical with regards to success. They have such a long growing season in comparison to most crops which leaves them open to attack on many front. The brassicas ar sown in spring but unlike most crops aren't harvested till autumn or even the following spring. A lot of challenging conditions can present themselves to a slow maturing brassica during that time ; a lone slug can wipe one out in the early weeks, a couple of weeks weeding neglect can see them smothered, then there's caterpillar attacks later in the season, when summers over torrential rain or hailstones can leave the plant in tatters and winds can blow the mature plants flat to the ground.

But the majority of our brussels have come through all of that and we will easily have a good six weeks supply of lovely luscious sprouts. They will certainly feature in our Christmas dinner, as will one of our home reared organic ducks. Some homegrown vegetables outshine shop bought alternatives in terms of flavour and brussels score very highly, alongside sweet corn and tomatoes.

Comments

[Sue]

Must put a couple of plants in for next year. It was something I forgot this year, along with the pumpkins!!

Sue xx

[Karen in Delaware]

Glad to see yours did so well, ours were a bust, but it doesn't mean that I won't try again next season!

[Rebecca (Sallygardens Smallholding author)]

One thing that brussels need is a firm soil, not fluffy like other crops, stamp down well on the surrounding ground after planting. If soil is not compacted enough the sprouts form opened heads instead of compact ones.

[debra]

I grew them a few years back. I'll have to remember to try them next year. Roasting them with a little olive oil until they carmelize is absolutly wonderful!

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Found you via Women's Colony. Glad to learn more about Brussels Sprouts. Mine seem to be taking forever to form. I'll remain patient.

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