{"id":8435,"date":"2012-01-06T14:53:55","date_gmt":"2012-01-06T14:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gardeningregisterblog.co.uk\/?p=8435"},"modified":"2019-10-20T13:46:26","modified_gmt":"2019-10-20T12:46:26","slug":"how-to-grow-brussels-sprouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardeningregisterblog.co.uk\/index.php\/how-to-grow-brussels-sprouts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow Brussels Sprouts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do not grow Brussels Sprouts in the same plot more than once every three years and ideally grow in a plot which has grown peas or beans previously. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot.<\/p>\n

Dig the soil deeply in winter and leave several months before planting to ensure firm soil add lime to aim for a pH of 6.5-7.5.<\/p>\n

Sow early March under glass, planting out early May to end of June. Or sow outdoors in a seed bed between mid March and mid April, sow thinly in rows 6 inches apart. Transplant when seedlings are 4-6ins and leave 24ins between plants.<\/p>\n

By growing both early and late varieties you can be picking Sprouts from September to March. Earth up the stems in Autumn and stake tall varieties. Harvest with the lower sprouts are walnut sized and tightly closed working up the stem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/a>Brussels Sprouts Troubles<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trouble<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSymptoms<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nTreatment<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nPrevention<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Boron Deficiency<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nYoung leaves are distorted and heads of cauliflowers are small and bitter. Brown patches on the curds.<\/span><\/td>\nSpray at first signs of deficiency<\/span><\/td>\nApply borax before planting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Blown Brussels Sprouts<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nOpen, leafy sprouts instead of tight button ones.<\/span><\/td>\nRemove blown sprouts<\/span><\/td>\nEnsure plenty of organic matter is added to the soil prior to planting and that the ground is well compacted. Ensure site is sunny and well watered.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Black Rot<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nYellowing leaves with black veins. Will kill seedlings and mature plants are stunted.<\/span><\/td>\nNone<\/span><\/td>\nRotate crops<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Cutworm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLarge grey or brown caterpillars attack young plants at night and stems are severed below ground. Leaves and roots may also be eaten. <\/span><\/td>\nHoe the soil around the plant during June and July and destroy caterpillars as they are found<\/span><\/td>\nRake Chlorophos into the soil prior to planting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Chafer Grubs<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWilting leaves. Fat, curved grubs may be seen in the soil. The plants will die.<\/span><\/td>\nNone<\/span><\/td>\nDestroy grubs as they are found during autumn digging and rake Chlorophos into the soil prior to planting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Club Root<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDiscoloured leaves wilt in the sun. Plants will die or grow slowly.<\/span><\/td>\nNone <\/span><\/td>\nLime well and ensure the soil is well drained. Dip transplant roots in thiophanate-methyl before planting. Rotate crops<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Diamond-Back Moth<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nGreen caterpillars fed on the underside of leaves. <\/span><\/td>\nSpray at first sign of attack<\/span><\/td>\nNone<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Downy Mildew<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nYellowing of upper surface with white furry fungus growth beneath. <\/span><\/td>\nSpray at first stage of disease<\/span><\/td>\nSow seeds in sterilised compost. Do not over-crowd and don’t raise seedlings where the disease has been before.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Flea Beetle<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLots of small, round holes in leaves. Seedlings can be killed.<\/span><\/td>\nSpray at the first sign of attack. Water plants well in dry weather. <\/span><\/td>\nTreating seeds with an insecticidal seed dressing will prevent early attacks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Frost<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCan kill plants if it reaches the roots. Affected leaves are easily attacked by fungi or bacteria.<\/span><\/td>\nBurn damaged leaves<\/span><\/td>\nEnsure plants are firmed well when transplanting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Gall Weevil<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSwellings form close to ground level. Crops are rarely affected.<\/span><\/td>\nNot really needed.<\/span><\/td>\nApply a soil-pest killer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Leaf Spot (Ring Spot)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nBrown rings on mature leaves.<\/span><\/td>\nBurn diseased leaves and spray<\/span><\/td>\nDo not plant brassicas in the same spot next season<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Mealy Aphid<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nWaxy, greyish “greenflies” appear underneath leaves. Leaves curl and turn yellow.<\/span><\/td>\nSpray at the first sign of attack<\/span><\/td>\nBurn affected plants<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Magnesium Deficiency<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nYellowing between the veins of older leaves.<\/span><\/td>\nApply a tonic around the plant and a fertiliser containing magnesium<\/span><\/td>\nIncorporate compost into the soil during Autumn digging<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Manganese Deficiency<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nSimilar in look to magnesium deficiency but tends to start on young leaves.<\/span><\/td>\nApply a tonic around the plant <\/span><\/td>\nIncorporate compost into the soil during Autumn digging<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Pigeons<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nSoft portion of leaves are eaten. <\/span><\/td>\nNone<\/span><\/td>\nNetting is the only viable form of prevention<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Slugs and Snails<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nLeaves and stems eaten. Young plants particularly at risk.<\/span><\/td>\nUse slug pellets or add nematodes to the soil<\/span><\/td>\nKeep the site clear of rubbish<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>White Blister (White Rust)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nWhite spots on leaves. Growth stunted and plants might die.<\/span><\/td>\nBurn diseased leaves and thin out plants to avoid over-crowding<\/span><\/td>\nDo not grow brassicas the following year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Wire Stem<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nBase of stems is black. Seedlings die.<\/span><\/td>\nNone<\/span><\/td>\nAvoid growing seedlings in cold and wet soil. Avoid over-crowding<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Whiptail<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nThin, straplike leaves. \u00a0Molybdenum deficiency.<\/span><\/td>\nSpray repeatedly<\/span><\/td>\nEnsure soil is adequately limed <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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