Making Brussel Sprouts

Gustus is an early maturing with mid-green, firm buttons that are evenly spaced on the stalk. A newer variety with great taste and high yields! An excellent variety for home gardens and markets.

Spray infected plants with Pyrethrin. Just over a cup of these flavorful 'buttons' contain nearly 150% of the RDA of vitamin K. Alternatively, you can mature the entire stalk by cutting off the top at the growing point when sprouts are present throughout...

Spray infected plants with Pyrethrin. Just over a cup of these flavorful 'buttons' contain nearly 150% of the RDA of vitamin K. Alternatively, you can mature the entire stalk by cutting off the top at the growing point when sprouts are present throughout...

We've found the plants to have outstanding field holding, and a built-in harvest indicator when they shed their leaves, exposing the sprouts. The first sign of cabbage worms will be off-white butterflies fluttering near the plants.

10 days, 70°F. Very winter hardy. Same basic culture as broccoli. 7,000 seeds/oz.; 1/2-1 lb. (20”) Long Island Improved Brussels Sprout is closely set, tight and dark green with 1 1/2” sprouts.

Spray infected plants with Pyrethrin. Just over a cup of these flavorful 'buttons' contain nearly 150% of the RDA of vitamin K. Alternatively, you can mature the entire stalk by cutting off the top at the growing point when sprouts are present throughout...

There's no need to top these easy-picking plants. As soon as the hybrid plant's leaves break off and shed, it's harvest time, and the ripe 1"-1.5" round sprouts are yours for the picking.

Individual seed lots have been tested free of black leg in a sample of 1,000 seeds.A disease-free test result means that in the sample tested, the pathogen targeted was not found. It does not guarantee a seed lot to be disease-free.

Packet: 100 seeds.In May, sow 2–3 seeds per cell in 72-cell plug flats, 3–4 seeds/in. A full stem of uniform-size sprouts will develop in about 4 weeks.Before ground freezes, pull plants out by the roots and place in a humid cooler at 32°F (0°C)...

If you want your kids to like Brussels sprouts this is the variety for you! Distinctive, vivid, red-purple sprouts with firm, well filled buttons have a mild, slightly sweeter flavor than most green varieties.

Individual seed lots have been tested free of black leg in a sample of 1,000 seeds.A disease-free test result means that in the sample tested, the pathogen targeted was not found. Break off the leaf below the sprout and snap off the sprout.

Octia has densely packed dark leaves and is easy to harvest, prepare and enjoy. It's one irresistible sprout: a mini cabbage with maximum flavor.

Individual seed lots have been tested free of black leg in a sample of 1,000 seeds.A disease-free test result means that in the sample tested, the pathogen targeted was not found. It does not guarantee a seed lot to be disease-free.

Harvest at once for freezing or as needed for eating fresh. Introduced in 1941, this flavorful long-time favorite is a good choice for freezing. Catskill produces outsize yields of extra-large, deep green 2" round sprouts that flank the super-strong stalks.

It's still a great pick today. The semi-dwarf plants are stocky with leaves closely spaced, so there are lots of tasty sprouts on the short, self-supporting stems. Introduced at the end of the 19th century, this was once one of the most important commercial...

Green cabbage is loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. It sets the standard. Tightly wrapped and refrigerated, it stays fresh for a week or longer. Universally popular, because there is so much you can do with it.

It has an intense musky flavor and sweet snappiness. The purple-robed prince among cabbages. A silky herbal accent on the tongue when you add chopped leaves to stew or soup. Crunchy when you stir-fry small wedges.

If you reside in the latter category, you probably haven't tried them fresh from the garden at their peak. Continue to trim off 2-3 lower leaves each week throughout the growing season, making sure to keep several large, healthy upper leaves to feed the...

Apply a second dose of fertilizer that is rich in nitrogen several weeks after. Do not plant in the same area as other cabbage members in the previous 3 years. Brussels sprouts are planted later that warm-season crops, such as, for late fall into winter...

Brussels sprouts are not difficult to grow but they are heavy feeders and need supplemental fertilization or heavily amended soil. This becomes a problem in large amounts because it affects the plant's ability to photosynthesize.Bacterial diseases spread...

One of these issues is when the plant has loose leafed, poorly formed heads. Because the time needed to grow Brussels sprouts is so long and the temperatures needed for proper growth are so narrow, there are often problems with growing Brussels sprouts...

Plants are the same way; most of them do very well with companion plants and Brussels sprouts are no exception.Brussels sprouts are a favorite of dozens of pests that include:Aromatic Brussels sprout plant companions can help to ward off these pests and...

Picking Brussels sprouts, no matter the variety, is best done during cool days, so plant the crop accordingly, about three months before you want to begin picking Brussels sprouts.When the Brussels sprout begins to form near bottom leaves, removing these...

Growing Brussels sprouts need plenty of nutrients and water. Once the knobs have reached about 1 – 1 1/2″ wide and are firm when you squeeze them, they are ready to harvest. These nutritious, flavor packedhave been vilified in children's books and...

The name comes from "nappa," a Japanese word for "greens." Napa is a great source of vitamin A, folic acid, and potassium. This brightly flavored cabbage has crispy, wafer-thin leaves.