Brussels sprout 'Royal Marvel'

Water well during dry weather, and cultivate or mulch to reduce weeds. Side dress with high-nitrogen fertilizer at 4 week intervals. ¹

Royal Marvel likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Royal Marvel is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Royal Marvel needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.9 to 6.1 (weakly acidic soil).

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.25 inches (0.64 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 Royal Marvel about 21 days before your last frost date.

Royal Marvel is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in late summer.

Hybrid Royal Marvel

¹ Gurney’s Seed and Nursery Co. description on seed packet.

² Brussels Sprouts – Vegetable Directory – Watch Your Garden Grow – University of Illinois Extension