Brussel sprouts - Peer Gynt

[shirlthegirl43]

I guess so if you have a sufficiently large container. They need the soil to be well compacted round the stems though or the sprouts don't form properly.

[susiewoosie]

The containers I have are 12" deep and 25" long do you think that would be okay?

[shirlthegirl43]

Probably, as I say, you will need to make sure the soil is well firmed around the plants (same for all brassicas). In containers, it would be a good idea to stake them and keep them in a sheltered spot.

[susiewoosie]

Thanks for that

[shirlthegirl43]

So is everyone waiting to see if mine germinate? Or am I being too mean on quantities?

[Hazel at the Hill]

Shirl, just my tuppence worth, my neighbour on my new lottie was complaining that he had the last of these (Peer Gynt) for this year & he would have to change to , I think he said Maximus, but have been wrong before. He reckons they are a marvellous, tight, tasty sprout. (didn't offer me any though)

Well, that's neat, isn't it - I would think that you have to do these for future ref, Shirley!

Umm. *coff* - I know that I have my 6 bedford filbasket sprout seedlings on the go, but if you do have a pinch of spare Peer Gynt seed, I could have my arm twisted...just to compare, you understand...

[shirlthegirl43]

Hazel you sweetie, of course you can have some seed. PM your addy and I will pop them in the post as soon as I know they are viable.

[Hazel at the Hill]

Ta - will do!

[coreopsis]

Hazel,please let me know how are you getting with your sprouts-I'm growing Bedford's Basket as well and Bosworth.

[PAULW]

Shirl
Did you get my second PM the broadband dropped out just as I set it and I dont know if it reached you.

[shirlthegirl43]

Shirl
Did you get my second PM the broadband dropped out just as I set it and I dont know if it reached you.

No sorry, just the first one with your addy.

[ArthurBitter]

Did you manage to grow them?

I am sure I have read lots about this variety of sprout on and off but can't find anything at the moment. I came across a packet of seed a few days ago and I am sure I have read that they are no longer available (or is my leaky brain mis-remembering?)

Should I buy said packet? (it won't have gone anywhere as it is buried at the back of a little old shop where hardly anyone goes)

Are they nice sprouts?

Hi there,

An old post I know but I was reading about Peer Gynt sprouts recently. I was interested to know if your old seeds had grown and whether it had been possible to save some seed? I don't know if that is possible (I'm new and a novice but keen to learn)...