Brussels sprout 'Nelson F1'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Nelson F1 is thought of as hardy, so Nelson F1 will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months. Nelson F1 requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.9 - 6.1 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Look to ensure a distance 8.97 inches (23.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) deep.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Nelson F1 about 21 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Nelson F1 is a hardy plant.