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Step 1
flickr.comSow plant seeds indoors in individual compartments in a seed flat or pot. this will help the plants have a good start with growing. Brussels sprouts like plenty of space as they mature, but as young seedlings they are happy growing close together.
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Step 2
gardencorner.netThe seeds should be kept in a warm area. Keep soil moist but not soggy wet. Water only when necessary.
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Step 3
geogrowepsinc.comWhen the plants are approximately six weeks old, transplant them outdoors.
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Step 4
ubcbotanicalgarden.orgBrussels sprouts will now grow best in rich, moist, cool soil, that has plenty of well-rotted compost or manure dug into it.
Plant Brussels sprouts 24 inches apart, so they will have plenty of room while growing. They need plenty of light and air to keep them healthy.
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Step 5
vnwg.comFeed plants monthly with a plant fertilizer.
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Step 6
gardencentre.ieThe sprouts will mature six to eight weeks after the plant' s top is removed.
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Step 7
exhibition-seeds.co-ukBrussels sprouts will grow to be tall top heavy plants, so they may lean. Pile soil up around the stems or stake individual plants
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Step 8
www.flickr.comBrussels sprouts will have the best flavor if cooked right after being picked.
Comments
malonedwards said
on 5/20/2009 Thanks! Probably won't be planting, but I'll definitely appreciate the ones I EAT all the more ;) 5*
izzytellsall said
on 5/18/2009 Yum--I bet home grown Brussels sprouts are delicious. Thanks for the tips on growing them.
annvans said
on 5/18/2009 Thanks for the info on how to plant brussel sprouts.
ReuseItAll said
on 5/18/2009 Great instructions! I grew up loving brussel sprouts!!! I haven't had them in ages!
2enjoylife said
on 5/14/2009 Sounds like they'll be so tender I won't even get them to the oven to roast them with olive oil;) Thanks!