Try some of these tasty recipes for our favorite balls of green goodness found on our sister site, Foodal. This side dish is simple to make, and it goes with just about any type of protein. Get the recipe now on Foodal! Bacon makes everything better and the Brussels are cooked to al dente still firm rather than being squishy.
And the added fats helps your body absorb the nutrients packed into the sprouts. And for more even ideas, you can take a look at all the Brussels sprout recipes we have on Foodal. Have you grown this plant?
Photo credit: Shutterstock. Recipe photo by Mike Quinn. To Gretchen, nothing is more rewarding than a quick dash to the garden to pluck herbs to season the evening meal. What a great informative post! I started my brussel sprouts indoors a few weeks ago and a few of them have sprouted. However, they are about two inches tall, skinny and fragile and keep flopping over in their seed starting-size pots.
Do they need more or less sun, more or less water? I so want them to grow from seed … Read more ». Hi Sophia — thanks for reading! Perhaps move them to a sunnier location and see if you have better luck. Keep us posted! With our wacky weather, you never know what will happen! I planted my seeds doing a winter sowing they grew into lovely stalks, However my sprouts are as big as 1 in. I wonder is it type of brussel sprout I grew or that this is normal? Mz Adrienne.
Do you feel like the size of your sprouts is too big or too small? It could just be the variety you grew. For a do or die project, I cut the stalk and it is now in my hydroponic garden and is rooting very well with little nubs that look like brussel sprouts buds!
First time I ever grew them so not sure when they should have the sprouts on them. Thanks for any help. Thanks for reading, Debra. It may have been too hot for them to do much. In Austin, we plant Brussels in the fall. This past October I planted a few Brussels sprout plants. They are still in the ground, but their growth seems stunted. I have tiny sprouts from marble to pea size. Other than fertilizing what can I do to encourage them to get bigger? Or is it time to give up on them?
Linda, thanks for reading my article. Are the plants small too? The leaves are also edible and can be prepared like other hardy greens. Like other vegetables in the Brassicaceae family, Brussels sprouts taste best after they have been subjected to cool weather.
Usually, that means harvesting after a light frost or a snow. In cooler climates, they are best planted in early summer for a fall harvest. In warmer climates, they should be planted in late summer for a late fall or winter harvest. Brussels sprouts require a long growing season of 80 days or more, and they improve in flavor after being subjected to a light frost. In colder climates, you can start brussels sprouts seeds indoors around early May, and transplant the seedlings to the garden in mid-June, or about four months before the first fall frost.
Plant only after the last spring frost. Be sure to allow the full time outdoors for required days to harvest. In warmer climates, fall planting is preferred.
You should be able to direct seed in mid-summer for a late fall or early winter harvest. The plants will grow and sprout best in full sun and need at least 6 hours of sun daily. Too much shade will slow the sprouts' maturity. Brussels sprouts like a slightly acidic to neutral soil that is fertile, well-drained and moist, with plenty of organic matter.
The soil pH should be between 6. A good amount of organic matter will help maintain the moisture they need for their intense growth. Brussels sprouts like the soil around them to be firm, but not compacted. Pat it down lightly. Keep the sprouts' soil moist but not soaked, giving it between 1 and 1. Brussels sprouts prefer temperatures between 45 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
They'll tolerate a couple of days below freezing, and even improve their flavor with a bit of light frost. This is not a warm-weather crop—sprouts that mature during hot or dry weather will be bitter and flimsy. Fertilize Brussels sprout plants twice a season with a nitrogen fertilizer—once when the plants are about 12 inches high and again four weeks later. Brussels sprouts take about three to four months from transplant before you can begin harvesting. They grow tall first and don't start producing sprouts until they reach almost full height.
Each sprout grows in the leaf axil or joint. If the bs's survive into spring, will they produce a second crop this coming fall and winter or will they go to seed and not produce a second year crop? Can't find anything on any website that addresses that issue. Hi, I am in Melbourne Australia and I grew a Brussel Sprout plant for the first time this year, all was going well and the plant reached a good height but then a Possum ate all the leaves off the plant!
The plant has produced sprouts but they are tiny and don't seem to be getting any bigger. Do I just leave them and hope they grow bigger or pick them and pull the plant out can you even eat them when they are so tiny? The sprouts will form all along the central stem of the plant, below the leaves at the top. Look in Google for an example image!
Hi -We are in Nebraska about an hour from Lincoln,Ne. Planted plants first part of April. Now ,May 11 plants are approx. Hello, I am growing 8 plants in my garden in Orlando. They are about 2 feet tall and are producing sprouts. However, they are so big that they are crowding one another out. I was thinking of transplanting them, but do not want to do so if it will risk the current crop. Should I wait? Also, I have heard you can harvest the entire stalk. If you do so will the plant regrow or would I need to plant new ones?
I would dig one up and try thr transplant and see what happens. Once they are harvested and put in the refrigerator, how long can they be left there before deciding to cook them? Thanks for your help!
Depending on conditions fridges can vary , they should keep for about a couple of weeks. You will notice them shriveling a bit after the first several days maybe already! They will be edible that way: trim the ends and soak them in water for a little while maybe 30 mins before cooking steaming, boiling, or roasting. But like any crop, the fresher, the better.
Lucky you to have this bounty! Skip to main content. You are here Gardening » Growing Guides. Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Brussels Sprouts. By Catherine Boeckmann. In regions with cold winters, where winter temperatures are often below freezing, start seeds in early to mid-summer. Plants will mature for a mid-fall or early winter harvest. In regions with mild or warm winters, where winter temperatures are occasionally or rarely below freezing, start seeds in mid- to late summer.
Plants will mature for a mid- to late winter harvest. Choosing and Preparing a Planting Site Raised beds are especially recommended for cool-season vegetables, especially in the spring and fall, when temperatures are not consistent. Brussels sprout plants usually reach heights of 2 to 3 feet, so plan accordingly; they may require staking. If direct sowing seeds outdoors, sow seeds about 2 to 3 inches apart. Seedling should be thinned to 12 to 24 inches apart when they reach about 6 inches tall.
Plant transplanted seedlings 12 to 24 inches apart. Water well at time of transplanting. How to Grow Brussels Sprouts Thin young plants to 12 to 24 inches apart when they reach 6 inches tall.
Fertilize with a nitrogen-rich product after thinning. Repeat every 3 to 4 weeks. Mulch to retain moisture and keep the soil temperature cool through summer. If growing during hot weather, be sure to keep the plants well watered. Inconsistent moisture can lead to subpar sprout development. Consider using row covers to protect young plants from pests. Brussels sprouts are usually planted outdoors right when pests are at their worst! Do not disturb the soil around the plants; roots are shallow and susceptible to damage.
Remove yellowing leaves at the bottom of the plant to allow for more sunlight on the stalk and to focus plant energy on healthy growth. To encourage plants to mature faster, cut off the top leaves 3 to 4 weeks before harvest.
Note: If you intend to harvest sprouts into winter, leave the top leaves of the plant intact; they provide protection from snow. Cover plants with 10 to 12 inches of mulch if you plan to harvest into the winter. How to Harvest Brussels Sprouts Sprouts mature from the bottom of the stalk upwards. Harvest sprouts from the bottom when they reach about 1 inch in diameter. If desired, after a moderate frost, pull up the entire stalk, roots and all.
Remove leaves first. Then hang stalk upside down in a cool, dry basement or garage or barn. Store stalks no roots for about 1 month in a root cellar or basement.
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