The Veggie Gardener's Answer Book by Barbara W. Ellis

Author:Barbara W. Ellis
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2008-03-25T16:00:00+00:00

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BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Q Can I grow Brussels sprouts in spring?

A A touch of frost improves the taste and quality of the sprouts, so Brussels sprouts are best timed to mature after frost. Since they need a long season — they take about 3 months from transplanting — in areas with short seasons, you’ll still need to start plants in spring and transplant to the garden roughly just after tomatoes go into the ground to have them ready in time.

Q I remember Brussels sprouts from my mother’s garden, and they didn’t have leaves along the stems. Mine have lots of leaves. Do I need to pull them off?

A Sprouts form all along the main stem of a Brussels sprouts plant, one sprout just above where each leaf stem is attached. Remove the leaves below the sprouts as sprouts form. Also remove any leaves that turn yellow. It’s best to clip off the leaves with garden shears rather than pull them.

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