Growing Brussels sprouts

Brassica sp. : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
S                     S
T T                    

(Best months for growing Brussels sprouts in Australia - temperate regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • 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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23 Jun 19, Colin Robinson (Australia - temperate climate)
I would like to be able to purchase some Brussel tops, as they make a great green to eat with a good roast and the green water makes a fantastic gravy. Do you know anywhere in NSW that I can purchase some? We live in Goulburn NSW
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24 Jun 19, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
If you are talking the top of the plant then a farmer who grows brussels.
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10 Nov 18, Kerrie Torr (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Am I wasting my my time with planting Brussel sprouts At present I have 4 great looking Brussel sprout plants but no fruit should I remove them And I’m questioning wether I should bother with them at all I’m in Noosa Thanks Kerrie
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12 Nov 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
In Qld's warmer climates you have a very small window to plant sprouts - Feb/March. Grow them into the winter cool months. They really are a cool weather crop.
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25 Aug 22, Terry (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I live in Ipswich in SEQ, and I planted a pair of brussel sprout plants in my Aquaponics this year. Sown seed in germination tray mid Feb. Transplanted to system after first set of true leaves appeared (can't remember when that was tbh probably mid to late March). 1 plant suffered nutrient deficiencies pretty severely, (strange though as both were in the same grow bed with same nutrient level) the other has only in the last week started growing some small nubs to sprouts.... Next time round I'm going to start germinating on or before Xmas day
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14 Sep 18, Gerard O'Donnell (Australia - temperate climate)
I can't see anything here about feeding brussel sprouts. Can anyone direct me to the appropriate page on this website please?
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14 Sep 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
GO TO GOOGLE - how to grow Brussel sprouts. If you start with good soil when you plant you don't need to feed them.
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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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Brussels sprouts are a cool/climate crop. If your temperatures go down below about 6-8 a fair bit in winter then you would plant seeds early autumn and seedlings mid/late autumn.

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