Brussels sprout 'Purple'

Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group)

How to grow Brussels sprout 'Purple'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Purple is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Purple needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.9 to 6.1 (weakly acidic soil).

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

Transplanting Purple

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

Harvesting Purple