Brussels Sprout ‘Crispus’ – 16 Seedlings
- Good in all parts of the UK
- Huge health benefits
- Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
This is a superb sprout variety; it’s vigorous, recommended by the Royal Horticultural Society and proves excellent in its standing ability through the winter months. The small, tight buttons are a lovely dark green with good deep flavour. This is the Brussels sprout variety for you if you are looking for sprouts that bundle close together as they grow and make easy harvesting.
Our Brussels Sprout varieties have each been chosen for their great flavour. They’re also a viable source of vitamin C, folic acid and are high in antioxidants. Great for an eating plan if you know someone pregnant with its high folic acid content.
To grow tightly packed sprouts, firm fertile soil is essential. We recommend you dig in plenty of well-rotted manure or compost as early as possible to give the soil the maximum time to settle.
How you will receive your plants:
Selected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your super seedlings in plug trays in a box. These are designed to keep your plants secure and to prevent damage in transit. Super seedling plugs can be planted out straight away without potting on.
Can’t plant straight away?
If you aren’t able to plant your seedlings out straight away then ensure they stay moist. You can place your plugs on a saucer or tray of shallow water so they are able to stay hydrated. Aim to have your plugs planted within 3 days.
Planting hints and tips:
Potting seedling plugs on: On arrival place your plug trays in shallow water to allow them to soak ensuring the rootballs are moist. Use the end of a pencil or a narrow dibber to gently tease your plugs out of their trays. Choose potting on pots approximately 3 inches in diameter to plant your plugs on. Fill the pots with quality potting on compost and tap down until level. Use your pencil to make a hole in the top of the compost and place your plug plant in, gently pushing around the base of the plant. Repeat this process for all of your plugs and then place them in a tray and thoroughly water with a watering can using a fine rose to prevent the compost from being displaced. Grow your plants in a cold-frame, large sunny windowsill, or greenhouse. Water every 2-3 days and more frequently if sunny to prevent drying out.
Hardening off:Â Once your potted on plants reach a good size and are ready to plant out in their final location, the first step is to harden them off before moving them outdoors permanently. This involves simply placing them outdoors during the day and back undercover at night to allow them to get accustomed to the lower temperatures. Once they have been hardened off for a week your plants should be ready to plant out in their final location.
Feeding and aftercare: Click here to view our full Brassica Growing Guide.
