Brussels sprout 'Ruby'

Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group)

How to grow Brussels sprout 'Ruby'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Ruby is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.9 and 6.1 as Brussels sprout is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Ruby from seed

Ensure a distance of 8.97 inches (23.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.47 inches (1.2 cm).

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

Transplanting Ruby

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

Harvesting Ruby