THE Brussels sprouts They come from the family of vegetablesa vegetable that can be enjoyed in cold periods such as autumn and winter as they stand out for their resistance to the cold.
It is a vegetable that integrates cabbage or cruciferous group such as broccoli, cauliflower or cabbage. Brussels sprouts are also known as Brussels sprouts, although a different variety is called gemmifera.
This cabbage generates small shoots coming out of the stems, They are green and in some cases red or purple. With an intense flavour, with a little sweetness, they are ideal for adding to dishes.
Noted for being a vegetable contributes large quantities of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Eating sprouts provides energy, satiety and helps prevent anemia due to its iron content.
How to Plant Brussels Sprouts
There are two ways to grow Brussels sprouts, one through the seeds which is a slower process and another with transplanting cuttings or nursery seedlings. Cabbages in general stand out as plants They develop very quickly.
Sowing Brussels sprouts is ideal, as it is a vegetable that brings benefits to the body.THE seed germination is fastand growth of young plants is usually evident within a few days. In an average of five weeks, the Brussels sprout plant should be able to be transplanted into permanent soil.
They stand out for having the ability to develop in any garden, It is a plant that does not produce a single fruit but rather the production is continuous and for a long period of time.
Sowing time
They can be planted any time of the yearalthough it is preferential do it at the beginning of spring to mid-summer. Planting Brussels sprouts during these seasons allows you to harvest the vegetable throughout the fall and winter.
You can sow Brussels sprouts at any time of the year.The harvest of Brussels sprouts takes place between 140 and 200 days after sowing, this is the moment when the cabbages emerge between the stems. The plant needs cool, humid climates be able to develop.
Conditions for planting Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts have some specific requirements regarding the type of soil, it must be a soil rich in organic substance with rich substrates. If the plant is planted in rich soil it will be possible to have a vigorous production of cabbage.
HE It adapts well to cold climatesbut it usually does not grow in places with dry or very hot climates.
Transplant
When the seeds developed and became seedlings That They measure between 12 and 5 centimeters The time has come to transplant them into the ground.
Another alternative to detect when they are ready to move is when the plant has 4 or 5 leaves. If the plant will be transplanted into a terrace or balcony garden, it will be necessary to choose only one per container.
Care and watering
Carry out work on the hills every fortnight he makes the Brussels sprouts grow more, that is, by collecting the soil near the plant and forming mounds protect the stem from low temperatures and that the leaves do not receive too much sunlight.
Brussels sprouts plant requires deep but not very frequent wateringit is important to prevent the soil or the area in which it is planted from becoming waterlogged.
They can Harvest the first Brussels sprouts between 90 and 160 days after plantingthey should be removed when the shoots are small and from the bottom upwards.
Source: Clarin
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