| "Catskill
Brussels Sprouts" is a Ferry Morse seed that produces several
small 1" to 2" "cabbages" along the main
stalk. The plant will continue to grow "cabbages" until the first
hard frost kills the plant.
The Bed: Add a fresh layer
of rich compost to the top soil, then till or spade the bed to
loosen the soil and work in the compost. Rake level.
How to Grow: Brussels
Sprouts are also a cool weather crop that can be planted very
early in the season. Plant seed 1/2" deep, spaced 3"
apart. Rows should be 6" - 8" apart. Thin or transplant
seedlings to 18" if necessary when a few inches tall. Keep
the soil moist but not soggy until the seeds germinate. After
germination, water as needed. Mulch plants when they are 4"
to 6" tall to keep the soil cool and to retain moisture. To
increase the size of Brussels sprouts pinch 4" - 6" off the
top of the plants when the lower sprouts are 1/2".
Harvesting: Harvest Brussels
sprouts
from the bottom up after first frost when they are 1" to
2" round. The lower sprouts mature first.
Available Hybrids - Cultivars: Jade
Cross 80 days, and Oliver 90 days. There are several other
varieties that are 100 to 125 days to harvest.
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