Seed

Short Germinating seeds

Notes
Brussels Sprouts requires a long growing period. It is a hardy, slow-growing, long-season vegetable belonging to the cabbage family.

The "sprouts" that resemble miniature cabbages, grow in the leaf axils, starting at the base of the stem and working upward. The sprouts will improve in quality and will grow best in cool or even lightly frosty weather.

They will produce seed the second year.

Planting

Harvest

Cultural

Pythium Damping-Off - This disease commonly affects seeds and young transplants and is caused by the soil-borne fungus.

Downy Mildew - This disease is caused by the fungus Peronospora parasitica and can attack both seedlings and mature vegetable plants.

Alternaria Leaf Spot - This disease is caused by the fungus, Alternaria species, and occurs during warm, moist conditions.

Black Rot - Black rot is caused by a bacterium, Xanthomonas campestris pathovar campestris, and can affect all vegetables in the crucifer family.

Black Leg - The fungus, Phoma lingam, causes black leg.

Wirestem - The fungus, Rhizoctonia solani, causes wirestem.

Fusarium Yellows - Yellows or wilt is a much less important disease today due to the development of varieties resistant to the disease.

Viruses - There are several common viruses that can affect cole crops including Turnip mosaic virus and Cauliflower mosaic virus..

Varieties for Growing Brussels Sprouts