brussel sprouts

Question

I planted my brussel sprouts in May. The plants are big but the sprouts aren’t. I have cut the leaves off except the very top, and now the bottom sprouts have begun to get big leaves around them like they are loosening up. Have I waited too long to cut them off the stalk? How do you tell when they are ready?

Answer 1

These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/harvesting-brussel-sprouts.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/brussel-sprouts-produce-loose-leafed-poorly-formed-heads.htm