Brussels sprouts are a common vegetable in grocery stores, although they are less frequent in backyard gardens. They were first grown in Brussels, Bᴇʟɢɪᴜᴍ, in the 16th century. This is most likely a result of their difficulty in cultivation. Being a cool season crop, they need a lengthy growing season and perform best when planted for an autumn or early winter harvest. Sprouts taste better after a few of light frosts. Growing Brussels sprouts is satisfying and a success as long as you plant them at the proper time, keep them cool and well-watered during the summer, and keep pests away.
Brussels sprouts are a cultivar of wild cabbage, Brassica oleracea, the same plant species from which popular food crops like kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and kohrabi are derived. This adaptable plant has been bred through ᴍᴀɴy generations in ᴍᴀɴy ways to highlight its various qualities, including flowers, leaves, buds, stems, and roots, to give us with a wide array of foods. Just above each leaf axil, along the plant’s main stem, buds develop into Brussels sprouts.
When to plant Brussels sprouts
Using the days to maturity stated on the seed packet, count backward from the date of your first fall frost to find the best time to plant. This often involves planting Brussels sprout seeds 4 months before the first fall frost date. Start seeds in the early to mid-summer in areas with chilly winters where winter temperatures are frequently below freezing. The plants will be ready for harvest in late summer or early winter. Start seeds in the middle to end of summer in areas with mild or warm winters, where temperatures are only sometimes or infrequently below freezing. The plants will be ready to harvest in mid- to late winter. Brussels sprouts can either be planted directly in the garden or cultivated from seed indoors.
We advise beginning seeds indoors since it provides seedlings a head start and protects them from pests and the summer heat. If you intend to sow seeds outdoors, add 20 days to your planting date estimate because direct-sown seeds may take a few weeks longer to mature. Sprouts are hand-selected by Polish employees. The sprouts are separated from the stem by the machine. Cut the stems with rotating saw blades. In this field, three machines are in operation. Older Jamafa harvester with two rows. On the headland, containers are used to store the crop.
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