Brussels sprouts

Pflanzenfamilie

Crucifers (Brassicaceae)

Saisonübersicht

Details

Lichtbedarf

Sonnig

Wasserbedarf

Sehr feucht

Boden

Mittelschwer (lehmig)

Nährstoffbedarf

Hoch

Pflanzabstand

40 cm

Reihenabstand

60 cm

Saattiefe

1 cm

Anleitungen

Ende April

Propagating

Beschreibung

Brussels sprouts (lat. Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) are a special variety of vegetable cabbage from the cruciferous plant family. On its tall shoot, buds (leaf florets) form in a dense arrangement and are harvested as vegetables.

Anbautipps

Frequent hoeing promotes root formation and the stability of the plant ("root crop"). In the fall, during floret formation, you should water particularly well. In mid-September, when the first florets have already grown, cut off the top shoot so that the florets grow more evenly and strongly on the sides. You must remove rotting buds regularly to ensure the health of your plant. Yellow leaves can be broken off, while the green leaves are best left on the stalk. They protect your Brussels sprouts from frost. Carefully pick the florets from the stalk from the bottom up. Brussels sprouts are hardy in many areas. In very cold regions, simply overwinter the whole plants in a sheltered, shady spot outdoors.