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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Seeding
• Method 2 of 3: Grooming
• Method 3 of 3: Harvesting
• Tips
• Warnings

Brussels sprouts are a slow-growing plant that loves coolness and can withstand frost. To harvest this type of cabbage in late autumn, it is planted with the knowledge that it can take 80 to 100 days from transplant to harvest. Brussels sprouts grow best in temperatures ranging from 7.2 to 23.8 degrees Celsius (45 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit).

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Seeding

1. 1 Sow cabbage seeds in seedling pots. Sowing Brussels sprouts seeds should be 5 to 6 weeks before you want to transplant seeds into the ground. Plant the seeds 1.25 cm (0.5 in) deep. You can keep seed pots in your home near a window or outdoors, but not outdoors, and only if the daytime temperature does not exceed 10 ° C (50 ° F). The seeds should germinate within 2 to 5 days from the day of sowing.
   • Brussels sprouts for May transplant should be sown in April. It can be sown until mid-July for a consistent harvest.
2. 2 Prepare the soil in your garden or vegetable garden 2 to 3 weeks before planting. Plow the land and add organic fertilizers. Brussels sprouts grow best in loose organic soil that retains moisture well. Cabbage also loves the sun, but will grow in partial shade.
3. 3 Check the pH level of your soil. Change it if necessary using the correct fertilizer. Brussels sprouts grow best in soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. Soil temperature should be 21-26 ° C (70-80 ° F) for optimal growth.
   • Brussels sprouts require a high level of nutrition and will greatly benefit from boron, calcium and magnesium fertilization, especially in the early stages of growth.
4. 4 Transplant your seedlings into a garden or vegetable garden. The seedlings are ready for replanting after 4 to 6 weeks in pots when they reach 15 cm (6 inches) in length.
   • Remove plants from pots. Dip the roots of the plants in a mixture of water and regular fertilizer before planting them in the garden. Follow the directions on the fertilizer package to properly mix it with water to the desired consistency.
   • Plant the plants, leaving 61 to 76 cm (24 to 30 inches) between adjacent seedlings. If the seedlings grow long and thin or crooked, you can bury them deeper into the ground, including the first layer of leaves, so that the plant doesn't get too heavy on the surface.

Method 2 of 3: Grooming

1. 1 Water the seedlings at the roots after transplanting. Water them frequently throughout the season to keep the soil from drying out. Reduce the amount of water a few weeks before harvest; let the soil dry well between waterings.
   • Be sure to water your Brussels sprouts well during growth, as this plant needs a lot of water for growth and sprout development. However, it's worth remembering that Brussels sprouts like a lot of water, but don't like being in stagnant water. Remember that lighter soils need to be watered more often than heavy soils.
2. 2 Feed your cabbage with nitrogen fertilizers at least once every few weeks. Fertilizing cabbage can be stopped a few weeks before harvest when you start to water your plants less.
   • You can cut off the tops of the plants about a month before harvest to get more cabbage, as the plant will redistribute energy expenditure from leaf development to sprout development.
3. 3 Add organic compost to the soil around the growing cabbage regularly. The compost feeds the plants and protects them from weeds. Remember that Brussels sprouts have a very shallow root system, so be careful not to damage them when adding compost.
   • If necessary, gently weed the soil around the Brussels sprouts with your hands. Brussels sprouts are susceptible to pests such as aphids and cabbage worms. Make sure your soil pH is at least 6.5 at all times, as this will help prevent certain plant diseases such as keel.

Method 3 of 3: Harvesting

1. 1 Slowly start picking the cabbage, starting at the roots. Brussels sprouts develop from the bottom up. It tastes best when its buds are still small and tightly closed.
   • To help the top shoots develop well, cut off the top leaves of the plant in late summer. A few light frosts will also give the cabbage a sweeter flavor.
2. 2 Harvest kale buds when they are 2.5 to 4 cm (1 to 1.5 inches) in diameter. They can be picked by hand or cut with a small knife.
   • Brussels sprouts are formed in the leaf axils (the sections of the stem between the leaves) and can be harvested about 3 months after transplanting.
3. 3 Instead of cutting off individual cabbage buds, you can cut off the entire stem along with the buds. Cut off the stem just below the last bud when the leaves on the cabbage begin to turn yellow.
   • Store your Brussels sprouts crop in a cool, dark place. Like many vegetables, Brussels sprouts tastes best when fresh.
4. 4 That's all!

Tips

• You can refrigerate Brussels sprouts raw for 3 to 4 weeks. If the cabbage is blanched and then frozen, it will keep for 4 to 6 weeks. If you have cut off the entire stem, you can leave it in a cool place for several weeks without cutting off the cabbage buds.

Warnings

• Brussels sprouts are easy to keel. Choose types of cabbage that are disease resistant, change the types of cabbage every year, and clean your garden regularly.If keela still hits your crop, do not plant Brussels sprouts in this soil for 5 to 7 years.
• Watch out for pests. Brussels sprouts are often attacked by cabbage larvae that eat their roots, as well as by leaf-eating pests such as aphids. Treat your plants with natural insect control products.