Brussel Sprouts GRONINGER

Description

Brussel Sprouts GRONINGER

Brussel Sprouts ‘Groninger’ is a traditional heirloom type that reliably produces tasty sprouts which are easily harvested. With 24-36 inches tall, it is large size in length and blooms with big round spouts ranging from an inch to two. ‘Groninger’ Brussels sprouts are renowned for their delightful flavor that is sweet and nutty when harvested at maturity. They do particularly well in cooler climates and struggle less with holes when planted in rich, loose soil that has just the right amount of water. Sow Tithonia seed outdoors in a sunny site,

Plantation

planting the seeds after all danger of frost has passed and spacing them 12-18 inches apart on rows at least 2 feet (61cm) part. Watering regularly and fertilizing will help encourage healthy growth and give optimal production of sprouts. For peak flavor, harvest sprouts when they are full and deep green-usually in late fall or early winter. The ‘Groninger’ Brussels sprouts are perfect for cooking and known gardeners and chefs love them because you can roast, steam or sauté the plucky little cabbages.

Cultivation Advice Brussel Sprouts GRONINGER

• Days To Maturity: 90
• Days To Germination: 7-14
• Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
• Spacing, Row: 24-36 inches
• Spacing, Plant: 18-24 inches
• Spacing, Seed: 2-4 inches
• Light: Sunny Location
• To start these seeds early in the season sow indoors sometime at the beginning of spring and your crop will get off to a great healthy head start.
• Sow seeds directly outside after the last frost in your area, which will not be until April-June.
• Plant seed in 1/8 inch fine soil. Starting seeds: Soil Needs to be kept evenly moist as they germinate.
• Seeds should be sown indoors and transplanted when the seedlings are 2 inches tall or about two weeks old.
• Plant outside after hardening off–transplants can handle light frosts but danger of severe frost has passed.
• Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows that are 2 feet up to a maximum of three foot, depending upon the space you have available.
• Sow Brussels Sprouts Seeds They need full sun and rich well drained soil.
• Pick heads of sprouts from bottom up as they mature.
• Never follow a member of the cabbage family in your garden from one year to next.