Blown sprouts

[discovery]

Does anyone know why my sprouts have blown, It was a new plot and I had to dig it this year, could that be the reason why?

[discovery]

[Palustris]

Possibly, they do like a firm soil. But do not discard your plants, even blown sprouts are still edible, just treat them like small cabbages for cooking purposes.

[terrace max]

Mine are blown on some plants, but not on others...!?

[ALAN HOWELL]

When I plant my sprouts out,I first dig a trench abt  1ft deep,plant the sprouts in the bottom FIRMLY  ;) then backfill as they grow.They will make new roots at each underground leaf axis and will be very firm in the ground by the time the trench is filled....Alan

[terrace max]

Top tip Alan! Duly noted...

[terrace max]

Just a follow up thought Alan...would your planting method work for broccoli & cauliflower?

[tilts]

what does a blown sprout look like?  why does it happen?

[terrace max]

The opposite of a perfect sprout - like a very baggy (little) cabbage.

Not planting firmly enough and too rich a soil are the prime causes apparently...