Fothergill's Brussels Sprout Evesham Special Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea gemmifera, a time-tested and dependable variety.
• Heavy Cropping: Known for its high productivity, providing an abundant supply of firm, green buttons.
• Extended Season: This variety matures early and continues to produce crops over several months, ensuring a long-lasting supply of fresh winter greens.
• Robust Habit: The medium-sized plants are naturally sturdy and wind-resistant, making them ideal for gardens in exposed locations.
• Nutritional Value: Yields delicious sprouts that are a fantastic homegrown source of vitamins C, K, and essential fibre.
• Classic Flavour: Produces sprouts with a traditional, well-balanced flavour that improves after the first frost.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing: Sow in a well-prepared seedbed or modules; transplant to their final position once large enough to handle.
• Soil Requirements: Flourishes in firm, fertile, and well-drained soil. Ensure the ground is firm down well during planting to prevent wind-rock.
• Maintenance: Keep the soil consistently moist during the summer months. While this variety is stockier than others, staking may still be beneficial in very open areas.
• Protection: Use fine netting to safeguard your crop from pigeons and cabbage white butterflies throughout the growing season.