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Brussel Sprouts Franklin

Brussel Sprouts Franklin

  • Features: Brussels sprouts are a favourite cool season crop. The green sprouts, or ‘mini-cabbages,’ grow along the thick stem.
  • Maturity: 85-90 days
  • Light: Plant in full sun.
  • Soil and water: Provide well-drained, nutrient-rich soil that’s high in organic matter.
  • Spacing: Plant 45-60cm (18-24") apart.
  • Height: Plants get about 60cm (2') tall and 45-60cm (18-24") wide.
  • Garden use: Vegetable gardens and raised garden beds.
  • Growing tips: Fertilize regularly for best results. Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season. Typically, established Brussels sprouts need 2.5-4cm (1-1.5") of water per week, whether supplied through rainfall or irrigation.
  • Culinary use: Cooked vegetable. Like its relatives cabbage and broccoli, brussels sprouts are filled with phytonutrients that help the body's natural defense systems protect us against disease. One-half cup of cooked sprouts contains a huge amount of Vitamin A and beta-carotene, both of which play important roles in defending the body against infection and promoting good skin.
Harvest sprouts when they’re firm, green and 2.5-5cm (1-2") in diameter. Pick from the bottom of the stem and work your way up. Remove yellowing leaves as you harvest sprouts. High in protein. An excellent source of vitamin C. Refrigerate unwashed sprouts in an open container with all leaves intact. Sprouts store several weeks this way. Outer leaves will shrivel or blacken, but the interior will remain tender and tasty. Freeze well for storage.

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