Flower Sprouts Kale / Brussel Sprout Cross

Description

Flower Sprouts Kale / Brussel Sprout Cross

Flower Sprouts Kale / Brussel Sprout Cross An exciting new British bred cross between Kale and Brussels sprouts, producing open rosettes of kale like frilled edged buttons on a tall long stalk. For those less keen on Brussels sprouts the flavour is of spring greens with purple, green or bi-coloured leaves. The plants are very productive, winter hardy and perfect as an overwinter crop

Cultivation advice

• Ideally sown from April to early June thinly in a well prepared seed bed, 5-10 mm deep in drills 20-30 cm apart.
• Can be sown earlier undercover with warmth in trays.
• Transplant when large enough to handle planting around 50 cm between plants.
• The ground needs to be firmed and ideally rich and well- draining.
• Provide protection against pigeons whilst young and over-winter.