Difference between revisions of "Brussels sprout"
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'''Sowing''' | '''Sowing''' | ||
| − | * Seed depth: | + | * Seed depth: 6mm |
| − | * Germination soil temperature: | + | * Germination soil temperature: 24-27C |
| − | * Days to germinate: | + | * Days to germinate: 5-8 |
| − | * Sow indoors: | + | * Sow indoors: mid - end of february |
| − | * Sow outdoors: | + | * Sow outdoors: March |
| − | * Plant outdoors: | + | * Plant outdoors: When the seedlings have formed 3 to 4 leaves |
'''Growing''' | '''Growing''' | ||
| − | * pH range: | + | * pH range: 6.0-6.8 |
| − | * Growing soil temperature: | + | * Growing soil temperature: 16 - 18C |
| − | * Spacing in beds: | + | * Spacing in beds: 45cm staggered pattern |
| − | * Watering: | + | * Watering: Moderate and even |
| − | * Light: | + | * Light: Full sun for best yields; will tolerate light shade |
| − | * Nutrient requirements: N= | + | * Nutrient requirements: N=moderate; P=high, K=high |
| − | * Rotation considerations: | + | * Rotation considerations: Avoid following brassica family plants |
* Good companions: | * Good companions: | ||
* Bad companions: | * Bad companions: | ||
* Seed Lonevity: x years | * Seed Lonevity: x years | ||
Revision as of 14:47, 12 February 2006
Sowing
- Seed depth: 6mm
- Germination soil temperature: 24-27C
- Days to germinate: 5-8
- Sow indoors: mid - end of february
- Sow outdoors: March
- Plant outdoors: When the seedlings have formed 3 to 4 leaves
Growing
- pH range: 6.0-6.8
- Growing soil temperature: 16 - 18C
- Spacing in beds: 45cm staggered pattern
- Watering: Moderate and even
- Light: Full sun for best yields; will tolerate light shade
- Nutrient requirements: N=moderate; P=high, K=high
- Rotation considerations: Avoid following brassica family plants
- Good companions:
- Bad companions:
- Seed Lonevity: x years
