Brussel Sprouts in Containers

**rustylady** · 26-05-2008, 07:09 PM

Wouldn't even consider Brussel Sprouts in a container. They need a lot of room and very firm soil. Use your containers for something more productive, such as tomatoes, chillies, courgettes. Do you have an allotment, or are you restricted for space, and where do you garden? You can add your location (county will do nicely) to your personal profile. This helps no end when replying to queries about growing conditions.

**Chillimad** · 26-05-2008, 07:15 PM

Doh shame to hear that, I eally like my brussels :-(,, Am already growing "Tomatoes" " Yellow Wax Beans" "Peas" "Butternut Squash" and "Ora" all in containers.

Unfortunately I only have a yard or at most you could call it a small garden and only have space for containers, oh and I am from hampshire, thanks for your reply though :-(

Oops forgot to mention am already growing various chilis and sweet pepers, the chilis are what got me started LOL.

**Alice** · 26-05-2008, 11:58 PM

You could grow sprouts in a container Chillimad, but the plants get big and you would only get 1 in a fairly big container. It might not be your best use of space. I'd go for something else.

**Cutecumber** · 27-05-2008, 05:53 PM

Yes, it's a shame, but the Ladies are right - it's not worth the effort of doing them in containers.

I am in the same situation - I have two beds, and lots of pots, and there's not much room for the long-growing stuff, let alone a sensible rotation pattern. Every three years I treat myself to some Purple Sprouting Broccoli, but that's my limit!

**Chillimad** · 27-05-2008, 06:48 PM

Ok thankyou for all your replies, So can someone suggest fruit or veg that can be grown in containers in an area not exceeding 2 mtrs by 2 mtrs, see told you all I was limited on space or did I ?. :-),

Also off topic years ago I bought a B&Q poly greenhouse 6'X4' dismantled it when I stopped using it and have now lost the plastic or PVC cover, anyone know where they can be bought from, would love to have the greenhouse for growing my chilli's in, would like a real greenhouse but funds prohibit anything more than a tenner lol

**Tam** · 27-05-2008, 11:10 PM

New cover for my plastic greenhouse? - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums

This has one or two suggestions for plastic covers for greenhouse.

**Alice** · 27-05-2008, 11:46 PM

Chillimad, in a small space nothing will give you a better crop in a container than beans - any kind. And they do nice flowers too.
Lettuce, spring onions and radish will do well.
Tomato and cucumber - but you're late to grow from seed this year but maybe your local nursery still has some.
Any kind of herbs. A few peas. Potatoes in a bucket. Carrots in a pot.
You could grow small quantities of just about anything.
See what other suggestions you get.

**Chillimad** · 28-05-2008, 09:41 AM

Thanks for the info Alice, am growing Tomatoes, Peas, Okra, Cucumber, and chives already, still have a bit of space so may give a bucket of potatoes a go,, how big a bucket do I need ?.

**gojiberry** · 28-05-2008, 01:36 PM

Agree with rusty lady, would not even consider it. Would spend more time in its side than in the upright position, due to the slightest wind. You also need very firm soil which you would not achieve in a tub.

Ian

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