How do you grow Brussels sprouts from seed?

How to Plant Brussels Sprouts

1. Sow seeds about ½ inch deep.
2. If direct sowing seeds outdoors, sow seeds about 2 to 3 inches apart. (Seedling should be thinned to 12 to 24 inches apart when they reach about 6 inches tall.)
3. Plant transplanted seedlings 12 to 24 inches apart.
4. Water well at time of transplanting.

When should I start brussel sprouts seeds?

Brussels sprouts must be started indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date. This is a long season crop, planted in spring for a fall harvest.

Should you soak brussel sprout seeds before planting?

The norm is 8-12 hours, but some soak for only 20 minutes, some occasionally soak in warm or hot water and for more or less time – Check the seed information pages for the seeds you are sprouting. Skim off any non-seeds that are floating on the water*.

Do brussel sprouts transplant well?

Sow Brussels sprouts seeds ¼ to ½ inch (6-12mm)deep. In flats or containers, sow seed 2 inches (5cm) apart; when plants are 5 to 7 inches (12-17cm) tall they can be transplanted into the garden. Be sure to firm the soil around Brussels sprouts transplants so that they are well-rooted and anchored as they mature.

Is it too late to plant brussel sprout seeds?

Transplants are ready for the garden 12-14 weeks before the last frost in spring. For fall harvest, Brussels sprouts are planted in late May through early July. If you are growing Brussels sprouts over the winter in very mild areas, plant the crop in early autumn for a late winter to early spring harvest.

What can I plant next to brussel sprouts?

Other plants that companion well with Brussels sprouts include:

• Beets.
• Bush beans.
• Carrots.
• Celery.
• Lettuce.
• Onion.
• Pea.
• Potato.

Do Brussel sprouts need full sun?

Brussels sprouts thrive in full sun, and in rich, consistently moist soil. Because Brussels sprouts and other plants in the cabbage family (such as kale, collards, or broccoli) are susceptible to such a wide range of soil-borne diseases, it’s a good idea to rotate among various areas of the garden each season.

How do you know when to pick brussel sprouts?

Picking Brussels sprouts should begin when the sprouts are one inch in diameter. Harvesting Brussels sprouts is best done when maturity occurs in cooler weather. Lower sprouts will mature first, with upper sprouts maturing a day to a few days later.

What grows well with brussel sprouts?

Other plants that companion well with Brussels sprouts include: Beets. Bush beans. Carrots. Celery. Lettuce. Onion. Pea.

When to fertilize brussel sprouts?

Fertilize brussels sprouts four weeks after transplanting them into the garden, and again at 10 weeks after transplanting. Sprinkle 1/2-cup of a 21-0-0 fertilizer down each 10-foot row, about 6 inches away from the base of the plants.

When to start brussel sprouts?

Planting in early spring and spring is ideal for regions with cool summers. In temperates and moderate climates, start growing Brussel sprouts in mid summer to late summer or even early fall for the fall and early winter harvest.