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n00b question but should I be feeding my sprouts? Took a peek at the weekend and they are still very small, about pea sized. They've been kinda neglected since I took everything else out of my raised beds. Will they be edible come Xmas? 
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aka Neil -
I don't bother feeding them. Maybe a pinch of Blood Fish & Bone at planting time if I remember.
When did you plant them? I've been picking mine for a fortnight now.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb. -
I've got the red ones (think you have Two Sheds) and I'm not right impressed. Mind you, it's the caterpillars, not the sprouts to blame.Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.
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Wellington variety grown from seeds. Will have to check my log book for planting dates.
Most of the caterpillars I had stripped the leaves off the parsnips and seemed to leave my sprouts alone.
I am correct in pulling off the yellow leaves?aka NeilComment
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yes, pull off the yellow leaves to reduce the chances of slugs and bugs hiding in them. Chuck them on the compost.
Sprouts take around 32 weeks from planting to cropping. I sow mine in April.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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