Brussels sprout 'Franklin'

Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group)

How to grow Brussels sprout 'Franklin'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Franklin is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.9 and 6.1 as Franklin likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Franklin from seed

Brussel Sprouts are very sensitive to high salts, particularly high ammonium, during germination.

Sow 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 8.97 inches (23.0 cm).

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

Transplanting Franklin

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

Harvesting Franklin

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