Cleaning 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.

See Brassica Insect Information below. Brussels sprouts perform best in cool weather and in fertile, well-drained soils. Add 1 tablespoon of molasses. They're also loaded with dietary fiber and the metabolite, indole-3-carbinol, an effective immune regulator,...

See Brassica Insect Information below. Brussels sprouts perform best in cool weather and in fertile, well-drained soils. Add 1 tablespoon of molasses. They're also loaded with dietary fiber and the metabolite, indole-3-carbinol, an effective immune regulator,...

The first sign of cabbage worms will be off-white butterflies fluttering near the plants. Just over a cup of these flavorful 'buttons' contain nearly 150% of the RDA of vitamin K. They lay their yellowish-colored eggs on the undersides of leaves, which...

10 days, 70°F. 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. Same basic culture as broccoli. Very winter hardy.

See Brassica Insect Information below. Brussels sprouts perform best in cool weather and in fertile, well-drained soils. Add 1 tablespoon of molasses. They're also loaded with dietary fiber and the metabolite, indole-3-carbinol, an effective immune regulator,...

If these flavor-packed Brussels sprouts were any easier to harvest, they'd have to fling themselves into your garden basket. 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,...

We only stock seed lots that have been tested free of black rot in a sample of 30,000 seeds. Pick when sprouts are firm and well formed, starting at the bottom of the stem. It does not guarantee a seed lot to be disease-free.

Produces smooth and attractive, medium-large sprouts on tall plants. Space 18–24" between plants, in rows 30–36" apart. Holds very well in the field compared to others in this planting slot.

Easy to grow, high yielding plants are rich source of Vitamin C and folic acid. 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...

Treat flea beetles with pyrethrin or azadirachtin if heavy pressure is observed. In 20 row flats, or in outdoor beds ¼" deep. We are glad to help with specific questions.Repel flea beetles and root maggots on young seedlings by covering with floating...

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

We only stock seed lots that have been tested free of black rot in a sample of 30,000 seeds. Pick when sprouts are firm and well formed, starting at the bottom of the stem. It does not guarantee a seed lot to be disease-free.

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

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 varieties.

It sets the standard. Green cabbage is loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. Firmly packed, with smooth, uniformly green skin. The all-time favorite cabbage. 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. Red cabbage can be stewed, braised, or even curried. A silky herbal accent on the tongue when you add chopped leaves to stew or soup.

They grow much akin toOne of the most common questions in reference to this plant is about pruning. If you reside in the latter category, you probably haven't tried them fresh from the garden at their peak.

Transplants are ready for the garden 12-14 weeks before the last frost in spring. (-12 C.) in the late fall. The following article contains information about how to grow Brussels sprouts in the winter and winter care for Brussels sprouts.Brussels sprouts...

These plants will not form the little cabbage heads. The rather old-fashioned vegetable has a love it or hate it reputation, but the sprouts are packed with nutrients and versatile to prepare.

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 correctly.

In other words, if a disease tends to infect broccoli, it's a good probability that it will take a liking to one or several of the otherIntroducing other Brussels sprout companion plants outside of the family will create diversity in the garden, which...

This is often done by those growing and picking Brussels sprouts commercially. Picking is best done before the leaves of the sprout turn yellow and begin opening. Breaking off the Brussels sprout often breaks the leave off.

Never let your Brussels sprout bed become too dry as this will stress the plants and result in a poor harvest. When harvesting Brussels sprouts, work from the bottom of the plant up.

All the texture and healthful richness of green cabbage with a more delicate aroma. This brightly flavored cabbage has crispy, wafer-thin leaves. Use in any recipe that calls for standard green cabbage.