Brussels Sprout

Viridis Hortus offer a good selection of varieties to cover a wide cropping period, many also with disease resistance. Please see the listings for specific sowing and cropping details.

Brussels sprouts require a firm, well cultivated soil, with plenty of organic matter incorporated early in the season but not too close to the time of planting out. Liming may be necessary to raise the pH of the soil deterring clubroot, a common fungal disease affecting Brassicas. Crop rotation is also an essential practice to avoid the build-up of diseases in the soil which could affect you Sprout crop.