Brussels Sprouts

Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 237, 5 October 1940, Page 7 (Supplement)

Brussels Sprouts

THE greatest mistake made in the production of Brussels sprouts is that of being too late with the raising and putting out of the plants. Too often the seed is being sown at the time when the plants should be in their permanent quarters. When late planted the growth is also late, and the plants only reach half the height they should. The sprouts should be formed on the stems before winter. Another mistake (although where space is limited, it is absolutely necessary) is planting Brussels sprouts between the potatoes. The plants get drawn up and never give a erop near the base as they should, and would do, if given space to develop fully. Even when planted in a plot by themselves, they must be given at least 30 inches between the plants. Deeply trenched, well manured soil, in an open position, is an advantage. The seed should be sown at once. The best method is to sow a little in a box, and when the plants are large enough transplant them into a nursery bed before putting them into their permanent quarters. Sown now, there should be good plants for putting out in October or November. * ♦ ♦ *