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How to grow Brussels Sprouts in 7 easy steps

Learn how to grow delicious Brussels Sprouts with this easy-to-follow 7-step guide. From choosing the right location to harvesting your crop, this recipe card provides all the essential information for a successful harvest.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 plants
Calories: 43
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Gardening Supplies
  • 1 packet Brussels Sprout Seeds
  • 1 bag Compost
  • 1 bag Gardening Soil
  • 1 bag Mulch
  • Water for watering
Optional
  • Garden Netting to protect from pests

Equipment

  • Gardening gloves
  • Trowel
  • Watering can

Method
 

Planting
  1. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil and enrich it with compost.
  2. Plant Brussels sprout seeds 1/2 inch deep and 2-3 inches apart.
  3. Thin seedlings to 12-18 inches apart once they are a few inches tall.
Care
  1. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, keeping the soil consistently moist.
  2. Apply mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvesting
  1. Harvest sprouts from the bottom of the stalk when they are firm and 1-2 inches in diameter.
  2. Continue harvesting upwards as sprouts mature.

Notes

Brussels sprouts grow best in cool weather. Consider planting in late spring for a fall harvest or late summer for a winter harvest in milder climates. Protect young plants from pests with garden netting if needed.