Growing Brussels sprouts

Brassica sp. : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Jan	Feb	Mar
S	S
	T	T
P	P

(Best months for growing Brussels sprouts in South Africa - Semi-arid 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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07 Apr 21, Kwena (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): How long does it take to have sprouts forming on the stem. I've planted in December and the plant is just green resembling a rape plant. Do I need to take off leaves from the bottom to encourage growth?
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08 Apr 21, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): It says here 3 to 6 months to harvest time. Also plant Jan Feb.
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10 Sep 21, Tandelakhe Mgijima (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Can I plant Brussels sprouts in September
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14 Sep 21, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): It says Jan - March. The reason, most vegetables are seasonal, so you need to plant in the right season.
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10 Jan 22, Alison E Verdonk (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Hi, I actually live in Salalah Oman and temp is always between 25 to 35 degrees celsius. Will it be possible to grow brussel sprouts in this temp?
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10 Jan 22, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): Your average temperature would be too hot for brussel sprouts. They like a cool start.
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12 Jan 22, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate): This crop was named after Brussels, Belgium - where they have grown this crop for centuries. This crop tastes best after a light freeze. I've never tried to grow this crop in your climate.... but my best guess is the plant would not thrive and the brussels sprouts inferior. Research indicates: Sprouts that mature during hot or dry weather will be flimsy and bitter.
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05 Dec 22, Raymond Stroud (Australia - tropical climate): Not a listing for thailand but it's hot and dry most of the year Can sprouts be grown here, im not sure but I would like to try Any advice that could help appreciated
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14 Dec 22, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): They need cool/cold weather.
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