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- Q.Slow Growth - My Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts seem to be growing very slowly and are only leaves, no flowers or heads.
- Q.Brussel Sprouts - If I cut the tops, will they sprout faster?
- Q.My Brussel Sprouts Are Not Heading - Brussel sprouts not heading. What is wrong? Any recipes for open leaf brussel sprouts?
- Q.Brussel Sprout Plants - What do I do with my Brussel plants over the winter? Also, what do I do with my sunflowers and ...
- Q.Brussel Sprouts Didn’t Produce - In the last two years, my brussel sprouts produced very well to could be better. This year they didn't produce ...
- Q.Can I Freeze Brussel Sprouts That Did Not Form A Head - Can I freeze brussel sprouts that did not form a head? How?
- Q.Growing Brussel Sprouts - All of the plants have what appears to be a black fungus. What do you think is the problem and ...
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jad4254 on
August 23, 2012Q.Slow Growth
My Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts seem to be growing very slowly and are only leaves, no flowers or heads.
Answered by
Heather on
September 4, 2012
Certified ExpertA.These plants grow best in cool weather. Warm weather can slow their growth and can even cause them to bolt. When cooler weather arrives, they should do better.
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jad4254 on
October 12, 2012A.I've learned something new since I posted this Question.
When I started all my plants from seed. I started them in those little
Jiffy Pots, The directions said when the plants were big enough
to put in ground to just plant pot and all and pot will come apart
and become part ofground and root system.
I found out yesterday that is not true. All the plants I put in the ground
that way hadn't grown because the pots were still in one piece and
plants were root bound. So I carefully broke up the pots and
replanted them.So I guss I'll see what happens now.Was this answer useful?00
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astro49829 on
September 6, 2012 - Answered by
Heather on
September 16, 2012
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johnny bobers on
October 6, 2012Q.My Brussel Sprouts Are Not Heading
Brussel sprouts not heading. What is wrong? Any recipes for open leaf brussel sprouts?
- Answered by
Nikki on
October 8, 2012
Certified ExpertA.They don't develop heads for the same reason they bolt, which is the 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
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Anonymous on
October 12, 2012Q.Brussel Sprout Plants
What do I do with my Brussel plants over the winter? Also, what do I do with my sunflowers and grapes?
- Answered by
Nikki on
October 15, 2012
Certified ExpertA.While technically the Brussel sprout will produce a second crop, the second crop's quality will not be nearly as good as the first. It is better to start over in spring and get a quality harvest from new plants.
Pull up the sunflowers, as these are annuals and will not return next year, tohugh you may collect the seeds for replanting. As for the grapes, they will go dormany and come back in spring so there isn't anything special that they require.
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October 31, 2012Q.Brussel Sprouts Didn’t Produce
In the last two years, my brussel sprouts produced very well to could be better. This year they didn't produce at all. We live in northern Missouri and have had plenty of moisture. We fertilized and weeded, but still didn't get any. This makes the third crop planted in the same spot. Don't know why they didn't make much. Can you give me some ideas as to what is wrong?
- Answered by
Nikki on
November 1, 2012
Certified ExpertA.They don't develop heads for the same reason they bolt, which is the 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
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Anonymous on
October 25, 2013Q.Can I Freeze Brussel Sprouts That Did Not Form a Head
Can I freeze brussel sprouts that did not form a head? How?
- Answered by
AnnsGreeneHaus on
October 26, 2013A.This article addresses poorly formed sprouts: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/brussel-sprouts-produce-loose-leafed-poorly-formed-heads.htm
This link takes you to several Brussels sprouts articles:
http://www.google.com/cse?cx=012078378210706707791%3Af1h5n_k1r5e&ie=UTF-8&q=blueberries&oq=&gs_l=#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=brussels%20sprouts%20We like to use broccoli and Brussels sprouts in mixed greens. They freeze as any green.
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Twinoakmom on
March 9, 2014Q.growing brussel sprouts
All of the plants have what appears to be a black fungus. What do you think is the problem and how can I correct it? Or do I have to take them all out?
- Answered by
Heather on
March 13, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Sounds like you have either black spot or sooty mold. YOu don't need to remove the plants, but the fungus may affect the quality of the produce.
These articles may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/black-spot-fungus.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
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