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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19 May 19, Melony Hendricks (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi I can mail you some. Let me know if you're sorted. I'm not a seller. No need to pay me.
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12 Feb 15, Jacques (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): I tried to grow Brussel Sprouts but the little sprouts are tiny and then they open on the stem. I didnt get a harvest out of them. How do I get those big sprouts on the vine
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15 Nov 14, vistaflower (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): When is the best time to sow brussel sprouts in western cape (boland area) south africa? Dry hot summers, winter rainfall.
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19 Jun 14, charmaine (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Good day ,I stay in Pietermaritzburg, kzn south africa , its like almost july and its very cold , what I would like to no it would it still be possible for me to plant Brussels sprout , if I get to buy the plants from a nusrary , and I would also like to no if I plant the seeds when would be the right time to plant them. Thanks charmaine
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16 Jan 13, (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Sorry it should read birds eating my brusselsprouts
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13 Jan 13, Violet Bossut (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): What can I use to stop eating my brussel sprouts. That is the only plants they go for.
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18 Apr 12, manny (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): After picking the sprouts, will new ones grow on the same stem as with broccoli?
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19 Apr 12, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): Sprouts will continue to form up the stem, so pick from the bottom first. You can also cut the top and and eat that when you have had enough sprouts off the plant.
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19 Apr 12, Manny (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Than you Liz.Much appreciated. Manny
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