Brussels sprouts

Latin Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Plant type: Annual
Botanical family: Brassicaceae

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Harvest period: October to December

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular — especially during apple formation

Spacing: 50 to 60 cm between plants

Companion plants: Carrots, celery, onions
Enemy plants: Strawberries, tomatoes

Description

A vigorous plant that forms small, compact apples along its stem, with a sweet, slightly nutty taste after the first frosts. Very hardy , it is ideal for late autumn harvests , and can even remain in the ground until winter. It likes rich, well-drained soils, and benefits from long cultivation with a good supply of compost.

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