What's your question? Ask

Brussels Sprouts

Q.brussel sprouts

Anonymous added on December 11, 2014 | Answered

Why have my plants not formed sprouts on the stalks? They only have a cluster at the top, and are about 18 inches tall.

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
Nikki
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on December 11, 2014

They don't develop heads for the same reason they bolt, which is normally heat. In addition, there may be too much nitrogen in the soil, which is focusing more leafy growth. Adding additional phosphorus (like bone meal) may help offset this and aid in head development. This article may also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/brussel-sprouts-produce-loose-leafed-poorly-formed-heads.htm

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Brussels Sprouts
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK