Brussel Sprouts

[Digeroo]

Things are getting very depressing today.  Veggies are much for fun to think about,

Perhaps folks could give me some advice about sprouts.  I have not grown them for years.  But now I have more space I would like to give them a go this year.  However I do not like them when they are bitter. I usually find the smaller ones available around xmas are ok but after a while they get grotty. 

Problem is knowing whether they will be nice there is nothing about this one the packets.  Can you recommend a nice variety which give small sweet sprouts and does not blow easily.

[Digeroo]

[bionear2]

Try F1 "Brilliant" recommended by a neighbour at the lottie

[hippydave]

i grow Trafalgar and Montgomery but never pick them till we have had a frost i think it makes them sweeter

[saddad]

My best were from Igor (F1) Robinsons...  :)

[Digeroo]

Many thanks for your suggestions.

[PurpleHeather]

I love fresh sprouts and can not understand any one not liking them. Never found them bitter either.

My nightmare is to get them to grow tight. Our soil is very loose so I have set an area aside to compact hoping that will work.

[worldor]

Put a pinch of sugar in with the salt when cooking. Same for  peas.

[kt.]

Maximus F1.  Possibly the earliest of all sprouts.  2-3 sowings will ensire sprouts from September - February.  Stand well too.

[NettleNik]

I boil my brussels for a few minutes then toss them into a frying pan with some chopped up bacon and butter with some rainbow pepper for seasoning. Tastes delicious and the kids love it! :)

[davyw1]

I love fresh sprouts and can not understand any one not liking them. Never found them bitter either.

My nightmare is to get them to grow tight. Our soil is very loose so I have set an area aside to compact hoping that will work.

Heather, Try digging a 6" trench and plant the sptouts in the botton, as they grow hoe back in and and stand on the soil around the plant each time till the soil is back to level again then stake them up.

[Teej]

Thanks for that tip davyw1 - will def try that as I've been wondering where in my garden would be best for them.  That opens the options up nicely.
It's my first year of sprouts this year, as my "trial" veg, along with Butternut Squash.

[shirlton]

We are growing Brilliant and  and after seeeing a pic of Maximus on here we are trying those as well

[Tee Gee]

Maximus is my choice;

[Digeroo]

Salt, I hardly ever use salt.  Sugar is fattening.  I love a nice sprout just lightly steamed.  But some are horrible.  Every time I buy them I eat a small piece to find out if they are bitter.

However. I know that I have different tastes to other people.  I hate leeks even the smell of them cooking makes be feel ill.  I am not keen on onions, garlic, cooked apples, coxs apples, pears, and pineapple is dreadful as is coconut and asparagus.