Botanical name | Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera |
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Plant Care | ![]() Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. ![]() Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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Common name(s) | Brussels sprouts |
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Planting instructions | Sow seeds from mid- to late summer in seed trays and transplant seedlings . Plant 600mm apart in the row. when they reach a height of 100–150mm, Brussels sprouts grows best in well-drained, medium to heavy clay soils that have been well prepared with large quantities of general fertilizer, manure and compost. |
Maintenance | Feed the plants with nitrogen fertilizer once a month. |
Soil conditions | The plant requires well-drained, medium to heavy clay soils that have been well prepared with large quantities of general fertilizer, manure and compost. |
Interesting info | Brussels sprouts has a long growing season. Can tolerate much lower temperatures than other cabbage crops. Tall, upright-growing plants reaching to 500mm in height. The sprouts are borne along the stem. |
Common pests and diseases | Caterpillars, and aphids on stressed plants that suffer from a lack of moisture and nutrients. Downy mildew and black rot on seedlings in warm, moist weather. |
Harvest | Sprouts are ready to be picked four to five months after transplanting. Strip lower leaves if the sprouts are small. Yield: Six to nine plants should be sufficient for a family of four persons. Sow every four weeks to prolong the harvest. |
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera (Brussels sprouts)
- Botanical name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
- Common name(s): Brussels sprouts
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables
Plant description:
A cool-season vegetable that is not as adaptable as broccoli. Prefers cool, moist conditions and has a long growing season. Can tolerate much lower temperatures than other cabbage crops.
Family: Brassicaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: BRAS-ee-ka
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.