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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    December 1, 2014
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    They can be eaten, though you have a 50/50 chance that they will be more bitter or more sweet. If it was a problem with the plant that stunted it, it will likely be bitter. But, if was just that the plant did not have enough time to mature them, then they will be sweeter than you might be use to.

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    theficuswrangler on
    November 30, 2014
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    There is certainly no reason you can't pick the sprouts you have and try them to see how they taste. There are many different varieties, some might be smaller than others, yours might be smaller because of something in the growing of them, etc. Here's a little info on harvesting them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/harvesting-brussel-sprouts.htm
    and maybe some thoughts for next year: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/how-to-grow-brussel-sprouts.htm

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    Nikki on
    December 11, 2014
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    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

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    Nikki on
    December 12, 2014
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    Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/how-to-grow-brussel-sprouts.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    December 31, 2014
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    Once you have harvested the sprouts, you can pull plant up. It will not produce any significant amount after it has been harvested.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 8, 2015
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    Mix in some organic matter (like compost or manure) along with a complete, all-purpose fertilizer prior to planting to enrich the soil for optimal growth. If they are already in the ground, you can simply work in some compost around the plants.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 24, 2015
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    It sounds as if the plant has bolted and is probably not very tasty anymore. Crops like this need to be harvested before they bolt. To keep plants that are prone to bolting, they need to keep their soil cool. Mulch helps. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/what-is-bolting-what-it-means-when-a-plant-bolts.htm

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