What it is
Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea gemmifera) is in the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family. A long-season brassica — sprouts form up the stalk and sweeten after frost. Plant early for a winter harvest.
How to grow it
It wants full sun, water it even, and give it rich, firm soil. Target a soil pH around 6.0–7.5. Space plants about 18–24 in apart. Expect roughly 90–110. Long cool-season.
How it's used
Brussels Sprouts is used: roasted, sautéed.
🔎 How to identify it
- Tall single stalk
- Sprouts in the leaf axils
- Cabbage-like leaves on top
Edibility
PartsSprouts and leaves
UsesRoasted, sautéed
CautionNeeds a long cool season; not a summer crop.
🌤 Before you plant: check the live 7-day garden weather to time it right for frost and heat.
Part of the free Texas Roots plant database, compiled by Jordan Polasek from his greenhouse in El Campo, Texas. Free to read and share. If it helped, the best thanks is to grow something.