Brussels sprout 'Falstaff'

Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group)

How to grow Brussels sprout 'Falstaff'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Position in a full sun location and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Falstaff is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.9 and 6.1 as Falstaff likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Falstaff from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 8.97 inches (23.0 cm) between Brussels sprout plants.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Falstaff about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Falstaff

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Falstaff is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Falstaff

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late autumn.

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