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		S		P

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

S = Plant undercover in seed trays. P = Plant direct in garden where they are to grow.

Grown for its small (typically 2.5 cm diameter) leafy green buds, which resemble miniature cabbages.

BETTER IN COOLER AREAS.

Brussel Sprouts will not grow good "sprouts" in warm areas - they open and are floppy.

In warm areas they are likely to be infested with aphids Pick formed sprouts from the bottom of the stems leaving the plant growing.

Culinary hints - cooking and eating Brussels sprouts

Remove any discoloured outer leaves.
Cut in half and steam with other vegetables.
Do not overcook as that produces the distinctive smell that puts people off eating Brussels sprouts!
They go well with a chopped tomato and onion mix.
Traditionally served with roasted chestnuts for Xmas dinner in UK.

Your comments and tips

21 May 08, Leontine (Unknown climate)

My brussel sprouts have grown the leaves etc and to a reasonable height but no sign of "fruit" yet. Instead the heart of the flowering leaves is covered in soft substance, bit like insect poop (?!). Have they got some kind of disease or is this normal? We've had a lot of rain so not sure if this is the problem?

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28 Jul 08, John (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Should I pinch out the young bottom sprouts to help the grownth of other sprouts further up

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13 Jan 09, jo (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

i see lots of questions with no answers. Is there somewhere special to go to see the answers because the questions are very good.

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15 Jan 09, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Hi Jo, the answers will appear in the same area. But sometimes it takes a while before they happen.

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20 Jan 09, glenda (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

my sprouts grow well but the fruit is only pea size, what am I doing wrong

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31 Jan 09, Sally (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

What can I spray on my Brussell sprouts and brocoli and cabbage to stop them being eaten? Would like something I have in the kitchen that is not toxic please.

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09 Feb 09, Trinette (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

You can make a "tea" by boiling chilies and garlic in some water. When it cools spray it on. Haven't tried it on Brussell Sprouts but works on brocolli. You have to be fairly consistent and spray 1 - 2 times a day. I have also read if you squish soem of whatever it is doing the damage and soak in some water that will repel them also. Good luck

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01 Mar 09, Alan (Australia - temperate climate)

I suggest you do a "google" on a product Yates sell under the name of "Success". (Do a google on "Yates success") The product is a naturally occurring bacteria found in the ground. Would that suit?

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02 Apr 09, Sally (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Thanks for the help. My Brussell Sprouts are all leaves and dont look like they are going to firm up, what might be the problem?

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24 May 09, Alison (Australia - temperate climate)

My sprouts are pea-sized too. Have used Thrive every fortnight for 3 months and some plants don't even have "peas" yet. Easy to grow? Don't know about that - maybe its me. Any suggestions? Thanks

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