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Title: Brussels Sprouts.... in a bucket?
Post by: AdrianH on February 09, 2009, 18:16:46

Just making the final plans for our growing year. We use containers for everything as we don't have enough garden or a lottie.

In previous years we have managed:
Spuds
Parsnips
Carrots
Tomatos
Chillies
Peppers
Courgettes
Cucumbers
Salad Leaves
Onions
Shallots

and was wondering if anyone thought it would be possible to maybe grow Brussel Sprouts plants in a Morrison's black flower bucket (1 plant per bucket)... never grown Brussels before so don't know how much root space they like?

Do you reckon its worth an experiment?

Title: Re: Brussels Sprouts.... in a bucket?
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 10, 2009, 15:12:07

I'd have thought a plant that size would need a bit more root room than that.

Title: Re: Brussels Sprouts.... in a bucket?
Post by: Barnowl on February 10, 2009, 15:47:00

There's a dwarf sprout that might work....

http://www.moreveg.co.uk/shop/article_BSPEH/Brussels-Sprouts-Early-Half-tall.html?shop_param=cid%3D11%26aid%3DBSPEH%26 (http://www.moreveg.co.uk/shop/article_BSPEH/Brussels-Sprouts-Early-Half-tall.html?shop_param=cid%3D11%26aid%3DBSPEH%26)

but your bucket will still have to be well anchored!

Title: Re: Brussels Sprouts.... in a bucket?
Post by: nilly71 on February 10, 2009, 16:49:12

Worth a try.
Is a B&Q bucket bigger?

Neil

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