Brussels sprouts are a cultivar or produced variant of Brassica oleracea, the same plant species that yields kohlrabi, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and many other widely consumed food crops.

To grow Brussels sprouts in the garden, plant in midsummer for a late autumn harvest. Sow seed a half inch deep, 12-15 inches apart with 24-30 inches between rows.

Growing Brussels sprouts is easy if you ... For recommended planting dates for your local climate — and to design your garden beds — try our Vegetable Garden Planner. Growing Brussels Sprouts.

Learn how to grow Brussels sprouts in your garden or containers with our expert advice and tips.

How to grow Brussels sprouts, the sweet, nutty, mini cabbage like plant that Christmas just cannot do without. But don’t just save your sprouts for your Christmas dinner as there is so much to ...

Plant them 30 inches apart in rows that are three feet wide. Jim reminds us that in our Florida sandy soils that fertilizer probably will be needed before planting Brussels sprouts.

The past couple of weeks, I've written about specific vegetables that are grown in the fall garden. I'd hoped to encourage gardeners to grow more vegetables. This week, I feel that I have my work ...

SERIES 32 | Episode 12. Growing good-quality Brussels Sprouts instead of what Millie calls larger, ‘open-form cabbages’ can be quite hard and it depends on three main factors.

In a heavy skillet, fry 4-5 pieces of bacon. Remove bacon from skillet when cooked. Cut each sprout in half from top to bottom. Place sprout halves cut side down in bacon grease. Place lid on ...

The flavor of cole crops -- Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collards, kale and kohlrabi — is improved by a light frost, defined as an overnight dip to 32 degrees.

They are small, take up minimal growing space, use little water, are cheap, tasty and easy to grow - they are sprouts. Sprouts include mung beans, alfalfa, lentils and black eyed beans, and it ...