Brussels sprout 'Evesham'

Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group)

How to grow Brussels sprout 'Evesham'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Evesham is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). Planting Evesham 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 Evesham from seed

Aim to sow 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 8.97 inches (23.0 cm).

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

Transplanting Evesham

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

Harvesting Evesham

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

Other Names for Brussels sprout 'Evesham'

Evesham Special

Footnotes