When and how to grow Brussels sprouts

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[Darkice]

I'm getting ready to Can a bunch right now. I'm doing them with Peppers, honey, onions, and garlic. Going to make yummy little poppers out of them. I've never grown them before though so i need to learn how to can them. I'm making room in my garden this year for about 300 plants. So canning will be a must.

[captaintreepig]

I love the idea of Brussels for leaves. Im a big fan of spring greens and brussel sprouts so if i can get the best of both worlds with growing for the leaves, I'll be so happy.

[TheEnglishladyskitchengarden]

Just having a recap on growing sprouts. It's great being able to come back and check up on the how and when.

[vincei]

Hi Steve, Brit in Connecticut USA. I stumbled on your video because I just received delivery of a dozen sprout seedlings that are about 100mm tall (4") and being half way thru September I started to research whether it is too late to plant them. I ordered them back in July but it took two months for the company to ship them out. We can have some really brutal winds and cold here during winter and suspect this may be the first thing I plant in the new greenhouse to kind of extend my growing season beyond the first frost. I'd totally forgotten how mild it can be in the UK in January so it was a surprise to see green growing things in a bed and not in a greenhouse. That's what 24 years away from the UK does to ya. Take care!

[lydvincecruz]

Thanks a lot for sharing your video .Now I know why my Brussel Sprouts died because I planted it in May.I apreciate your help with this video.

[kimlee]

I have germinated 40 baby plants in my basement. And found this wonderful video
Must learn what to do in the next 3-4 months. My garden is in Manchester Connecticut.
It’s exciting to see so many BS on one stamp.

[annsanimationaddiction]

I planted around 10 in seedling pots start of July, and I plan to have them in the ground around October. The seedlings are still fairly small though and it's been a month

[DrCorvid]

Thanks for the pointers Steve, I needed this to get my succession in order; I'm already off the chart. Jan 6 Zone 7 rain belt - I transplanted sprouting broccoli and Romanesco broccoli singles into 4 inch pots and the purple brussels sprouts in threes into 8 inch pots in a warm polytunnel under supplemental light to get them outside early to make space for the flats of Hostas, Tuscan Kale and Swiss Chard youngsters, so probably first week of Feb. I hope they handle the odd timing OK and I might reorganize that. I'll cover some of them a bit as they don't need nearly as much rain as we get, so the roots might be more aerobic. I have a few recycled glass door panels to prop up, lean-to style.

I like the idea of eating sprouts leaves coz sprouts take so long. It's not clear whether you cut them down in May for the leaves or start to cut them back in May; I was thinking of cut and come again for as long as they hold out...

Hostas are worth an extra note for an early perennial harvest in partial shade.

All the best from northern Vancouver Island :)

[sammyboyde]

Nice and welcomed video. Still trying to crack the code in Maryland, snow and freeze sometimes in March/April and bloody hot July/August/Sept at times. Want to try real early and real late crops but the 150 days puts the pinch on me... Might try this fall or maybe a summer attempt and pray for rain and mild temps... Thank You.

[SteveDavies]

Brilliant stuff Steve. Must underline the beauty of Kalettes, best winter crop ever! Brussells tops might come in second for flavour too. Happy New Year mate!

[jnyt]

I want them for Christmas dinner so am planting now

[jamieb]

Hello Steve, I’m really new to veg growing so I hope this isn’t a daft question . I sowed some sprouts in seed tray modules about 3 weeks ago and they’ve been on my windowsill . They are growing well but will i need to pot them onto something bigger before planting them out ? I’m in the Uk so I think it’s to early now to plant out ? Thank you mate 👍🏻

[clairebunt]

Wow this is great wish i could do sprouts ❤

[themoorlandsallotment]

When should I eat the tops to develop the sprouts in time for my Christmas lunch?

[NDemanuele]

Great Video!

I noticed you have the leaves trimmed on all your sprouts except for the top leaves.
I just did that to mine after watching a different video earlier. I suppose the purpose is that the sprouts can get more exposure from the sun and other elements? Is there a negative side to pruning the leaves this much? Maybe the sprouts can get too much sun exposure? I live in the SF Bay Area, btw. Thanks!

[fff]

I'm a new subscriber. What species of field beans are you growing in this video? Thank you, Neil in Oregon

[ryiin]

I'm really pleased I watched this.

[cathypayton]

OMG. Those are gorgeous. I absolutely love brussel sprouts, but never grown them because of Ky hot summers. Is there a certain type you could recommend

[jet]

Learned a lot from this video. Thankyou. Can I ask when did you sow the field beans for eating the shoots during winter?

[andrewcrawford]

I want to grow some for Christmas this year when do I sow the seeds and plant outside