Brussels Sprouts

Planting: Start in the greenhouse and transplant in early to mid summer, when one would start long season cabbage. Seeds should be planted 4 - 5 weeks before transplanting. Allow 90 - 100 days for plants to mature. For summer harvest, you must plant transplants of an early, heat-resistant variety in very early spring. Sprouts maturing in hot weather or under dry conditions are more likely to develop bitterness. Fall production is the most desirable in a large portion of the country. Plant 24" - 36" apart in the row and 30" - 36" apart in rows.

Planting Guidelines - Brussels Sprouts

Approximate Seeds per Pound:

80,000 - 128,000

Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:

1 - 1.4 oz

Seeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):

7.6 M

Seeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:

500

Seed or Plant Spacing In Row:

24"

Seed or Plant Spacing Between Rows:

36"

Seed or Plant Spacing Depth:

.5 - 1"

Recommended Soil Temperature:

60 - 75°F

Days to Germination:

6 - 10

Harvest: Harvest sprouts when buds from heads one to two inches in diameter. Pick sprouts when they are firm. Lower sprouts mature first.