[poppies]

I have managed to grow some decent sprouts this year which we want to keep for christnas dinner, can I use the sprout tops now or should I wait untill we have eaten the sprouts, - sorry if this sounds like a stupid question but dont want to cut the tops and the sprouts are no good.

[Christine]

We used to use up the sprouts (not me - hate the things) and then use the tops (like the tops, like cabbage) when I were a kid.

[DD.]

I use the tops while I can - before the flying rats get under the nets!

[meterman]

Sprout tops are very tasty but once cut any sprouts left will stop developing and soon become soft so freeze all sprouts B4 cutting tops

[poppies]

Hi thanks for your help thought I might have to use the sprouts first,

As for the flying rats they have had my cauliflowers  and purple sprouting already - my sprouts are like fort knox - orange site fencing, netting and dangly things on sticks

[sclarke624]

about 25 years ago I used to regularly get brussel tops from greengrocer.you remembeer them!!  Think they are spring greens but could be wrong there.

[russ2903]

about 25 years ago I used to regularly get brussel tops from greengrocer.you remembeer them!!  Think they are spring greens but could be wrong there.

I dont think they are spring greens because my greengrocer is now selling spring greens and brussel tops. When you see them side by side you can see the difference.

[DD.]

Spring greens are early harvested spring cabbage.

[sclarke624]

two weeks of looking after 14 month old grandchild fuddled brain.

[DD.]

Swap you for an 83 year old mother!