Brassica oleracea, Gemmifera Group

This good home garden variety of brussels sprouts is high in vitamin C.

Best Use

Edible

Planting Instructions

• Rotate brassica (cauli, broccoli, kale etc) crops
• Add compost and lime to prevent club root
• Add general fertiliser (avoid nitrogen)
• Plant 50cm apart
• Mound soil up at the base as plants grow
• Pull off leaves below each sprout to encourage sprout growth

Companion Plants

• Silverbeet
• Cauliflower
• Beetroot
• Pak choi
• Spring onions

Gardening Guide

Bringing brussels back