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adal

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Brussels sprouts

« on: May 30, 2010, 11:17 »

A lot of year’s ago my dad when planting Brussels sprouts would use the back of his Heel (shoe) at the base of the plant then put a cane in for support. Do Brussels sprouts need a firm hold? And support’s. The allotments were not far from the sea. Would you still have to do this as I live inland now?

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Nikkithefoot

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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2010, 11:59 »

All brassicas much prefer their roots in solid ground.Sprouts probably more so other wise they have a tendency not to form proper sprouts they blow instead. The cane could be useful if you are on a windy site to help support them as they grow taller and stop them rocking in the ground and working themselves loose

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penance

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Re: Brussels sprouts

« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2010, 12:00 »

Yes they like very firm ground, as do all brassicas.
And staking is worthwhile as they grow fairly tall.

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