Brussels Sprout : Bitesize F1 Hybrid

Vegetable

• Crops in : August to Christmas

Description

British-bred and very aptly named, these 'bite-sized', sweet-tasting, mid-green 'buttons' are well spaced on the stem for easy picking. Brussels Sprout Bitesize will remain small and firm on the stem over a long period. Just pick and cook as required - delicious.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds from mid February for August picking or March to April for September onwards picking
Sow seeds into individual pots or a seed tray of a proprietary compost and cover with 6mm (¼in) of compost or vermiculite, at a minimum of 15C ( 60F), until germination which takes around 7 days. Alternatively, can be sown thinly in a prepared seedbed 13mm (½in) deep, allowing 30cm (12in) between rows.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into larger pots, or transplant from the seedbed around 5 weeks from sowing, allowing 60-90cm (24-36in) each way. Plant firmly to obtain best quality sprout buttons.

Nutritional Information

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