Sprouts, yet again

[AlanP]

I can grow most things successfully, but I have tried and tried, but still struggle to grow good sprout plants. On the telly, I think it was on Country File that there where fields full of really good sprout plants. What seed do these farmers use, I NEED SOME

Alan

[Bigmallly]

Growing Brussels Sprouts | How To Grow | Grow Your Own

Like all Brassicas, I think the main thing is to make sure they are really firmed in after planting. Also they prefer cool soil so bear it in mind during the Summer months.

[AlanP]

Thanks for your reply, firm I have done, really firm. But thinking about the other part of your reply, cool soil, in a field there are that many of them that they will keep the soil out of the sun. Thanks I my try a thick mulch this year as well as firming them in, staking them and talking to them

Alan

[Chippy Minton]

^^^^^^ Me too Determined that 2015 is the year of the sprout (and orange pumpkin, kids are gettin' sick of carving green ones )