«Rosella» - Organic Brussels sprout Seeds
1.39 €
Brussels Sprout ROZELLA is a specialist sprout variety from Europe, it offers smaller yields of dark red sprouts, but has a milder, delicate, nuttier flavor than standard green types. Brussels sprout ROZELLA is a open pollinated variety.
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Organic Brussels sprout «Rosella»
Brussels Sprout ROZELLA is a specialist sprout variety from Europe, it offers smaller yields of dark red sprouts, but has a milder, delicate, nuttier flavor than standard green types.
Brussels sprout ROZELLA is a open pollinated variety, red mild flavor sprout which keep their color when cooked. The sprouts remain in good condition for many weeks from November to January, turning an even deeper red during really cold weather. Its intense color makes it pretty enough to grow in the winter border! Our Brussels Sprout varieties have each been selected for their superb flavor. They're also an excellent source of vitamin C and are packed full of vitamin D, folic acid and are high in antioxidants.
Sow
Sow under cloches or fleece or in a coldframe, thinly 13mm (½in) deep in a seed bed in rows 15cm (6in) apart from early-March to early-April, using early and late cultivars. Sow early for the best crops. Thin seedlings to 7.5cm (3in) apart. Raise plants in pots where clubroot is a problem.
For early crop sow under glass in small pots or cell trays in February, for harvesting from August.
Grow
From mid May to early June, when the young plants are 10-15cm (4-6in) high and have seven true leaves, transplant to their growing positions, leaving 60cm (2ft) between plants and 75cm (2½ft) between rows. Before planting, water plants well and water well again after transplanting.
Choose a sheltered, sunny site, protected from strong winds. Any garden soil in full sun is suitable. Add up to two bucketfuls of well-rotted manure per square metre, and before planting or sowing add 150g (5oz) per square metre/yard of Growmore or other general purpose fertiliser.
Water every 10-14 days in periods of dry weather. Plants benefit from a top-dressing of high nitrogen fertiliser such as dried poultry manure pellets at 150g (5oz) per square metre/yard in July. Mound soil around the base in September to support the plants.
Harvesting
Early varieties can be harvested from August. Start from the lowest sprouts, when they are tightly closed, firm and the size of a walnut. Snap them off with a sharp downward tug. The flavour is improved once the sprouts have been frosted. At the end of the season the sprout tops can be harvested and eaten.