brussel sprouts Flashcards
name a cultivar
Brussel Sprout ‘Genius’ F1
When to sow
outdoors in april
How to sow
Sow in shallow drills 2.5cm deep and 15cm apart
When the seedlings are big enough to handle, water well and list and transplant to cropping site, spacing at 60x60cm
How to maintain crop
Hoe to destroy weeds until crop covers the soil and smothers weed growth
Water in dry weather
Apply a liquid fertiliser
When to harvest
October to February
How to harvest
Snap off the largest and lowest sprouts as soon as they are big enough to use
How to store?
They can be blanched and frozen. They can be kept in the fridge.
How long to store for
They will keep in the fridge for about a week. They will keep in the freezer for 6 months.
One pest and it’s controls
Pigeons. Leaves eaten. Fleece, black cotton, netting to protect them.
One disease and it’s controls
Club root. Control with lime, drainage and rotation. Choose resistant varieties.
