• Latin Name: brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
• Other Names: Brussel Sprouts
• Days to Maturity: 100 days
• Hardiness Zone: 3-9
• Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
• Plant Spacing: 18-24″
• Row Spacing: 30″
• Growth Habit: Upright
• Soil Preference: Moist with organic matter is best, ph of about 6.8
• Temp Preference: Cooler
• Light Preference: Full, although in climates with hot summers, afternoon shade can help
• Resistances: Drought
• Color: Dark Pale Green
• Flavor: Full cabbage flavor

An excellent crop to grow in cold climates and in moist soil. Brussel Sprouts love to soak up the sun, and prefers soil to remain moist, so water often. Harvest sprouts once they are firm and 1 -2 inches in diameter. Simply twist the sprouts to remove from plant. If you wish to harvest them all at once, then you can force them to mature simultaneously by cutting off the top of the plant 3 weeks before you want to harvest.

Learn more about the health benefits in this article by the Harvest School of Public Health.