Brussels sprout 'Crispus'

Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group)

How to grow Brussels sprout 'Crispus'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Crispus is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Crispus requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.9 - 6.1 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Crispus 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 Crispus about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Crispus

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

Harvesting Crispus