Brussels sprout

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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