Brussels Sprout
Botanical name – Brasicca oleracea var.
Family – Gemmifera
Jade cross
Soil –
well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.8. Before planting, improve native soil by mixing in several inches of compost or other rich organic matter.
Climate-
Brussels sprouts grow in temperature ranges of 7–24 °C (45–75 °F), with highest yields at 15–18 °C (59–64 °F).
Method of Propagation
Seeds 500
g/ha
Spacing
60 x 50
cm
Cropping and Harvesting
Starts yielding
in 6 months;
continues for
3 years
Yield
4 – 5 t/ha
