Growing Brussels sprouts

Brassica sp. : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

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				P

(Best months for growing Brussels sprouts in USA - Zone 5a regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 7°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 45 - 60 cm apart
Harvest in 14-28 weeks. Pick sprouts when small. .
Compatible with (can grow beside): Dwarf (bush) beans, beets, celery, cucumber, onions, marigold, nasturtium, rhubarb, aromatic herbs (sage, dill, chamomile)
Avoid growing close to: Climbing (pole) beans, tomato, peppers (chili, capsicum), eggplant (aubergine), strawberry, mustard

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14 Sep 18, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): Gerard have a look here - www.gardenate.com/plant/Brussels sprouts?zone=5
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09 Jul 18, Raymond Ward (Australia - temperate climate): What soil do Brussels Sprouts grow best in
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13 Jul 18, Mike L (Australia - temperate climate): I suggest you read up about what soil is required to have a good garden.
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06 Jun 18, dan (Australia - cool/mountain climate): when would be the best time of year to grow brussell sprouts
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08 Jun 18, Mike L (Australia - cool/mountain climate): The main purpose of this website is to work out your climate zone, then go to the vegie you want to learn about. The info is there in big colorful display.
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16 May 18, Suze (Australia - temperate climate): I also live close to you and have put brussels sprouts in - May for me. I have had better success growing inland rather than on the coast, where the nights are colder. Sprouts form on the coast, just smaller fruit and a bit slower.
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09 May 18, Stephen Rae (Australia - temperate climate): We live near Torquay in Victoria Bunnings have Brussel Sprouts seedlings for sale Is it ok to plant them now and if so how long will they take to grow Thank You Stephen Rae
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11 May 18, Mike (Australia - temperate climate): If you read the notes above you would see it said transplant in April/ May. And it also says 14-28 weeks for cropping. Have a play around on this website and learn how to use it.
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18 Mar 18, G Ellard (Australia - temperate climate): Is it too early to plant out Brussel seedlings ? Have never had a good crop to date.Fruit is floppy and open. They don`t set. Have prepared soil as per specks. Will try a couple in my Wicking bed.
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18 Mar 18, Mike (Australia - temperate climate): It says April May here. Probably OK to do now. Probably not much success because they are a cooler weather crop.
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My Brussel sprouts are growing well about 80cm tall but the sprouts are still only pea size. They were planted end of June. Will the sprouts develop from here or is it now too late for them? Also have celery growing well but all pencil thick, planted at the same time - will the stems thicken now? Many thanks for your help Susan

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