So the temps are finally in the more normal 30’s (after an unusually mild fall), and now the real fun begins-getting ready to harvest from my winter garden. I just took a peak at my brussel sprouts, and they are finally forming heads. Yay! It took a super long time, because of the warm weather, and because I forgot to pinch them off. I also have cress, and carrots, green onions, and probably some kale still left over. I also just started forcing my Belgian endive. Can’t wait till it’s ready!
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Comments
xan wrote:
Tell me about pinching brussels sprouts. I’ve never been able to grow them very successfully— what exactly are you pinching?
Posted on 22 Dec 11 (over 1 year ago)
sheepandwool wrote:
Sorry xan, for the long time to respond, but I have been away. The tip of the brussels sprout plant needs to be pinched off to allow for the brussel sprouts to develop and grow to a decent size before a hard freeze. Pinching the top, forces the plant to put its energy into developing the sprouts, rather than in vertical growth. HTH.
Posted on 28 Dec 11 (over 1 year ago)
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