Brussels Sprout Seed Red Ball
Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Red Ball'
- Bright crimson sprouts with a delicious nutty taste that is better than the traditional green varieties.
- Sweet enough to be eaten raw.
Supplied as a packet of approximately 60 seeds.
This Product is Available Now.GBP1 or more £1.95 each
Description
Here is a fairly new variety of the old-fashioned alternative to green sprouts that has a distinct nutty flavour, better than any other sprout.
With a taste sweet enough to be used raw in salads, these sprouts are also lovely steamed in the conventional way. And of course they have the added interest of being crimson red in colour, cheering up any meal.
Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects if allowed to 'go over' and flower (so if you have room leave any plants in that have gone too far rather than pulling them out straight away).
- Sow April to May thinly in rows 6" (15 cm) apart, or sow into trays or modules. Sow ¾" (2 cm) deep.
- Set out when large enough 2 feet (60 cm) by 2 feet (60 cm) apart.
- Harvest mid September - April.
Top Tips
- Plant firmly, and in windy areas consider staking.
- Protect from pigeons - they love Brassicas (so do partridges)
- Take precautions against the dreaded Cabbage White butterfly - inspect your crop regularly, spray with our BioFriend Plant Defence or use a physical barrier such as insect netting.
- Harvest from the bottom of the plant upwards.
- Sprouts harvested after frosts will have a better flavour than those harvested before.
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How To...
How To Sow & Grow Brassicas
Detailed advice on sowing and growing brassicas outside and under protection. Includes information on watering and pest control.
Recipes
Stir-fried Brussels Sprouts Recipe
A quick and simple recipe for stir-fried Brussels sprouts that also works with cabbage, kale and other brassicas.
General Information
A Note About Our Seed Packets & Seed Counts
Information on Victoriana's method of packeting seed, including information on the seed packets. Also details on Victoriana's seed guarantee.
Pollinator Friendly Plants
A detailed guide to the seeds and plants sold by Victoriana Nursery Gardens that will attract and provide a food source to bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.
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