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- Q.Brussels Sprouts - Can I grow brussels sprouts from clippings or parts of the brussels sprout from a mature plant? I have brussels ...
- Q.Brussel Sprouts Wintered - I live in Michigan and we had, amazingly, a mild winter. When the snow cleared, I had a horde of ...
- Q.How Early Can I Harvest Brussel Tops - Last year the tops of my brussels sprout plants were eaten (I don't know if it was by caterpillars or ...
- Q.Brussels Sprouts - I harvested to batches of buttons and I keep my main stem trimmed of leaves. Now I think it is ...
- Q.Brussel Sprouts - I planted Brussel sprouts seeds in January in zone 9. It was cool weather. I have yet to see any ...
- Q.Brussel Sprouts - My plants have gone to seed. What do I do?
- Q.Growing Brussel Sprouts - I purchased one pot of brussel sprouts, in one month they we're so thick I transplanted half of them, now ...
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jagtopcat on
March 31, 2016
90277Q.Brussels sprouts
Can I grow brussels sprouts from clippings or parts of the brussels sprout from a mature plant? I have brussels sprouts that are over a year old and they are sending out leaves like a new brussels sprout. Thanks for your help!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 2, 2016A.It is best to grow your Brussels sprouts from new slips. They do take a long to to mature.
Your plant could continue to grow upward and may produce a few sprouts.
Here are some articles with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/
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- Asked by
jodibreithart on
April 24, 2016
48808Q.Brussel Sprouts wintered
I live in Michigan and we had, amazingly, a mild winter. When the snow cleared, I had a horde of brussel sprouts on tall thick stalks. It's now the end of April and I need to know what to do with the plants that continued to grow throughout winter. The stalks are now covered with growing leaves and have a some small sprouts. Do I leave them alone and let them grow? Cut them back? Pull them out of the ground and make way for new plants? What's the best course of action?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 24, 2016A.If your plants are producing sprouts, by all means allow them to grow.
You can always plant new plants in another location and then remove the old when you have finished harvesting.Succession planting is a great way to utilize your garden space and increase the garden harvest.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/pruning-brussels-sprouts.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/how-to-grow-brussel-sprouts.htm
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Anonymous on
August 9, 2016Q.How early can I harvest brussel tops
Last year the tops of my brussels sprout plants were eaten (I don't know if it was by caterpillars or whitefly, as they had flies on them). This year I want to harvest them to eat (myself) before the pests get them but I don't know how early I can pick them. Currently, the sprouts are just forming and are about the size of a small pea. THANKS, KIM
Answered by
Alisma on
August 9, 2016
Certified ExpertA.It is possible to harvest the "baby" brussels sprouts to eat when they are still quite small. If you want to wait to harvest when they are larger, you could try protecting the plants with netting and/or collars as described in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/brussels-sprouts-problems.htm
This article will help you identify the culprit:
https://www.insectid.ento.vt.edu/insect-id/vegetable-pests/cabbage-broccoli-brussels-sprouts.html
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teresacoplen on
October 29, 2016
Saint Petersburg, FLQ.Brussels Sprouts
I harvested to batches of buttons and I keep my main stem trimmed of leaves. Now I think it is getting too tall and no more buttons are forming good. Should I cut it in half and plant the top part?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 30, 2016A.You can prune the top of the plant, but it will not reroot.
Here are some links with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/harvesting-brussel-sprouts.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/pruning-brussels-sprouts.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/brussels-sprouts-winter.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
pearsonluanne on
March 26, 2017
Brooksville Florida Zone 9Q.Brussel Sprouts
I planted Brussel sprouts seeds in January in zone 9. It was cool weather. I have yet to see any plant popping through the soil. Is this normal?
- Answered by
Rena Esset on
March 27, 2017A.Your Brussel sprouts should be up after this much time. If the soil was cool and moist, the seed may have rotted before germinating. Try digging a seed or two check. Might need to start over.
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Anonymous on
April 26, 2017Q.Brussel Sprouts
My plants have gone to seed. What do I do?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 26, 2017A.It is common for young Brussels Sprout plants, when exposed to cold temperatures (below 50 degrees for a period of time) to bolt.
You can look for seeds that are bolt resistant.Your plants can be pulled up and you can plant again.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/brussels-sprouts-problems.htm
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Anonymous on
July 2, 2017Q.growing brussel sprouts
I purchased one pot of brussel sprouts, in one month they we're so thick I transplanted half of them, now I have two starter plants. They're getting thick also. Should I split them up again?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 3, 2017A.You can continue splitting the plant and plant the off shoots. This can however cause the production of the sprouts to be delayed in the mother plant if the plant is disturbed or stressed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/pruning-brussels-sprouts.htm
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