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Growing Brussel Sprout Plants

The nutrition information on this page is specific to a portion size of 100 grams. All information is sourced from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nutrition information for raw, green, fresh Brussel Sprouts contain the following nutrients.

The Brussels sprout is a member of the Gemmifera cultivar group of cabbages, grown for its edible buds. The leaf vegetables are typically 1.5–4.0 cm in diameter and resemble miniature cabbages. The Brussels sprout has long been popular in Brussels, Belgium, from which it gained its name. Brussels sprouts are a cultivar group of the same species as broccoli, cabbage, collard greens, kale, and kohlrabi; They're particularly high in Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin A, B-6, C and vitaminK,.

How Much Space Does Brussel Sprouts Plants Need?

Set the young plants at the spacing noted on the label. Brussels sprouts get large, so they need to be about 18 to 24 inches apart in a row or bed. If planted in rows, space rows 30 inches apart to give yourself enough room to walk. Don't let seedlings sit around for long, dry out, or get stunted in their pack.

What Type Soil Does Brussel Sprouts Like

Brussels sprouts need room to spread out, so space them 18- 24 inches apart in an area that gets 6 or more hours of sun daily and has well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.8. Before planting, improve native soil by mixing in several inches of compost or other rich organic matter.

Planting Instructions

Plant Brussels sprouts 6-10 weeks before the first expected frost. Select a site with full sun and rich soil. Sow seeds of Brussels sprouts 3-4 inches apart or plant seedlings 18-24 inches apart. Provide Brussels sprouts with steady, consistent moisture. A month after planting begin fertilizing with a organic nutrients.

Nutrients

Normal- Brussels sprouts should never be allowed to dry out completely, and I like to feed them with a high nitrogen liquid fertilizer every two to three weeks, just in case they need it. Ideally, you want Brussels sprouts to grow into stocky, knee high plants before they elongate and start popping out sprouts.

Vegan- For best results if growing in small to medium size containers, be sure to incorporated before planting our Callemo Powder to help support the plants Calcium and Magnesium needs. Then our VeGrow Quick Start to get the root system started and then use our VeGrow Supreme Plus once a week for the duration of the plants life cycle

What can I plant next to Brussel Sprouts?

Other plants that are great companions for Brussels sprouts include: Beets, Bush beans, Carrots, Lettuce, Onion,Peas,Potatos.

Harvest Time

You can potentially get 50 Brussels sprouts from one plant. Brussels sprouts grow food their first year and flowers the following year. After harvesting all of its sprouts, you can keep growing a Brussels sprout plant for seeds, but not for more 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. Store stalks (no roots) for about 1 month in a root cellar or basement.