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Posted 12/15/2022 in Annual

Brassica oleracea var. Gemmifera

Brussels Sprouts may have a bad rep among children, but the miniature cabbage looking vegetable is healthy and delicious. Brassica oleracea var. Gemmifera a cool weather veg table is a slow-growing, long-bearing plant that should be planted early spring for a full crop in the fall. Harvest when the tiny heads are firm, green and 1- 2 inches in diameter by twisting them until they break off the plant.

Post Details

Latin Name
Brassica oleracea var. Gemmifera
Common Name
Brussels Sprouts
Planting Zone
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
2.5-3 ft
Spread
1.5-2 ft
Potential Pests
Cabbageworms, cabbage loopers, flea beetles, caterpillars, thrips, slugs, aphids, root maggots, leaf

Plant Story

Brussels Sprouts may have a bad rep among children, but the miniature cabbage looking vegetable is healthy and delicious. Brassica oleracea var. Gemmifera a cool weather veg table is a slow-growing, long-bearing plant that should be planted early spring for a full crop in the fall. Harvest when the tiny heads are firm, green and 1- 2 inches in diameter by twisting them until they break off the plant.

Special Care Instructions

Apply mulch around plants. Rotate crops. Apply nitrogen fertilizer every 2-3 weeks. Seed in May.

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