Brussels sprout 'Churchill'

Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group)

How to grow Brussels sprout 'Churchill'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Does best in well-drained soil. Also requires regular watering.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Churchill is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Planting Churchill in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.9 and 6.1 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Churchill from seed

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Set out when low temperature is at least in the 50’s (F).

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 Churchill about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Churchill

As Churchill is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Churchill

Other Names for Brussels sprout 'Churchill'

Churchill F1