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Brussels Sprouts?
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Brussels Sprouts?
I bought Brussels Sprouts yesterday - what is the spacing? 1 per sqft? I can't find anything on them...
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
kerriejo1961-
Posts : 40
Join date : 2011-03-26
Age : 61
Location : Tyler, Texas - Zone 8a
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
Spacing in an open row would be 18" so I would guess one per sq foot.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Barkie- Posts : 306
Join date : 2011-03-25
Location : Wales, Uk. Last frost May
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
It's kind of hard to find on the SFG site, but it's there. 1 per square foot and plant on the north side of the box, they do get tall. http://www.squarefootgardening.org/qnastart#!__qnaplants/viewstack1=brussel-sp
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
Last year I planted mine every other square, one per square. I put lettuce in the between squares. BS Take up a lot of room above ground. Once they are well established they will also like a handful of dried blood sprinkled around their root area every few weeks.


Re: Brussels Sprouts?
Thanks, Chicago!!
Camprn, seriously? They still need that even in Mel's Mix?
Camprn, seriously? They still need that even in Mel's Mix?
kerriejo1961-
Posts : 40
Join date : 2011-03-26
Age : 61
Location : Tyler, Texas - Zone 8a
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
Kerriejo, they should be just fine in MM. Many grow them in MM without adding anything, however some do suppliment, which is fine too.
I have brussels sprouts too, got them at Lowe's, unfortunately it is not recommended to grow them in our area in the spring-maybe someone should talk to the stores here and tell them not to make us drool over them until fall. Thing is, they can be grown 10 miles down the road from me in AR this time of year, go figure. So, I stuck them in the ground anyway, put them next to a trelis, and will suport them if they need it, they do get tall, and when you see them on the stalk remove the leaves below them. Let them grow, talk to them, tell them how pretty they are and let's you and I compare notes, and show them brussels sprouts can be grown in NE TX this time of year.
I have brussels sprouts too, got them at Lowe's, unfortunately it is not recommended to grow them in our area in the spring-maybe someone should talk to the stores here and tell them not to make us drool over them until fall. Thing is, they can be grown 10 miles down the road from me in AR this time of year, go figure. So, I stuck them in the ground anyway, put them next to a trelis, and will suport them if they need it, they do get tall, and when you see them on the stalk remove the leaves below them. Let them grow, talk to them, tell them how pretty they are and let's you and I compare notes, and show them brussels sprouts can be grown in NE TX this time of year.
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
LOL, yes, I noticed after all my Googling and staying up sooo late last night discovering new gardening things, lol, that BS aren't a spring/summer crop. BUT they won't live in the little containers till Fall, so I'm pokin' 'em in the ground anyway!! I know there's a chance that will be a total disaster, but I will just blame it on this being my first year after all --- Ha!! I'll keep you posted on mine as we go... trying to get a blog together now with pics ... this it the weekend it's coming together...
kerriejo1961-
Posts : 40
Join date : 2011-03-26
Age : 61
Location : Tyler, Texas - Zone 8a
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
Ya know, if I get one Brussels Sprout from them, it will be a success. According to my SFG app on my phone I have less than a month before harvest, so I have my fingers crossed. I am the only one here who eats them anyway so no big deal. I'm putting things out this weekend, and when I do I'll check my seeds, if I have a few BS seeds I can spare I'll let you know and if you want some I'll send them to you and we can try again in the fall. I say let's show all them experts and get some anyhow.
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
Yes! Keep in touch about that!! I am so excited that my son is spending the night with a friend whose Mom will have to take them to school in the morning and I get to stay home and set up my garden!!!! Yippee! And make my compost tumbler. Yippee again! Blog coming soon...
kerriejo1961-
Posts : 40
Join date : 2011-03-26
Age : 61
Location : Tyler, Texas - Zone 8a
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
Oh yes! Not everything in the garden gets an extra feeding, but some things do. The Brussels sprouts are heavy feeders and I want them to make more foliage, so I add a handful of dried blood every few weeks. The dried blood adds nitrogen (which makes more foliage) and I keep hoping I will get sprouts that look like this.kerriejo1961 wrote:Thanks, Chicago!!
Camprn, seriously? They still need that even in Mel's Mix?

http://serc.carleton.edu/images/genomics/units/brusselssprouts.v2.png
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
Dittothomalm wrote:Beautiful!
middlemamma-
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Join date : 2010-04-25
Location : Idaho Panhandle
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
Oh my gosh!! Those are gorgeous! Look at the rows how they spiral around the stalk.. just lovely!
kerriejo1961-
Posts : 40
Join date : 2011-03-26
Age : 61
Location : Tyler, Texas - Zone 8a
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
FarmerValerie wrote:Ya know, if I get one Brussels Sprout from them, it will be a success. According to my SFG app on my phone I have less than a month before harvest, so I have my fingers crossed. I am the only one here who eats them anyway so no big deal. I'm putting things out this weekend, and when I do I'll check my seeds, if I have a few BS seeds I can spare I'll let you know and if you want some I'll send them to you and we can try again in the fall. I say let's show all them experts and get some anyhow.
What is the name of the app you use?

buttaflie143- Posts : 356
Join date : 2011-04-07
Location : Raleigh, NC - EST
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
I'ts called Garden Tracker, and I think I planted them in early March or late Feb.
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
Thanks. Is it too late to plant them now?
buttaflie143- Posts : 356
Join date : 2011-04-07
Location : Raleigh, NC - EST
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
Probably, as they are a cool crop. I will be trying again in the fall, if I can get some seeds.
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
bump
BS (Brussels sprouts) an oh so underapppreciated vegetable. So delish! Are any of you planning on growing BS?
BS (Brussels sprouts) an oh so underapppreciated vegetable. So delish! Are any of you planning on growing BS?

43 years a gardener and going strong with SFG.
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t3574-the-end-of-july-7-weeks-until-frost
There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest a nobler and finer relation to nature than we know. The keeping of bees, for instance. ~ Henry David Thoreau
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t1306-other-gardening-books
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
Yep .....but I planned them last year and than forgot to start up in time to replace my peas.
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
Deb, the wee plants will keep. I sow my Brussels sprouts early (so I don't forget) and they can wait to go into the bed.
43 years a gardener and going strong with SFG.
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t3574-the-end-of-july-7-weeks-until-frost
There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest a nobler and finer relation to nature than we know. The keeping of bees, for instance. ~ Henry David Thoreau
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t1306-other-gardening-books
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
we are going to try them for the first time this year....
after leaving my mothers nest 26 years ago
i have never thought about eating a brussel sprout
.....non of my children have every tried one
...until...my sister moved home
and had us over for dinner and cooked some
...they were fantastic!!
....even the kids
liked them!
hugs
rose

after leaving my mothers nest 26 years ago







hugs
rose
FamilyGardening-
Posts : 2424
Join date : 2011-05-10
Location : Western WA
Re: Brussels Sprouts?
Once again I've got empty squares
I still cannot believe how efficient the sfg method is. I've never grown so many things in a single season!
Anyway, I'm off once again to the garden center to pick up some brussel sprout seed. *Sigh* I guess I might as well get broccoli while I'm at it

Anyway, I'm off once again to the garden center to pick up some brussel sprout seed. *Sigh* I guess I might as well get broccoli while I'm at it

RoOsTeR-
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Join date : 2011-10-04
Location : Colorado Front Range
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