Brussels Sprout : Bedford Fillbasket

Vegetable

• Crops in : (October to December)

Description

Often producing the largest, most solid sprouts and the heaviest yields, Brussels Sprout Bedford Fillbasket provides a continuous crop from early autumn to Christmas.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds very thinly during early spring in a well prepared seed bed in drills 1cm (½in) deep spaced 30cm(12in) apart.

Growing Instructions

When the seedlings are about 15cm (6in) high transplant firmly to their final quarters 50 x 50cm (20 x 20in) apart. When the sprouts start to form pinch out the growing point at the top of the plant to assist development.

Aftercare

Brussels sprouts should not be grown on the same piece of ground for 2 years running or follow other Brassicas (Cabbages, Cauliflowers etc.).

Nutritional Information

Brussels Sprouts are a good source of Vitamin C and high in antioxidants.