Flower Sprouts Kale / Brussel Sprout Cross
An exciting new British bred cross between Kale and Brussels sprouts, producing open rosettes of kale like frilled edged buttons on a tall long stalk. For those less keen on Brussels sprouts the flavour is of spring greens with purple, green or bi-coloured leaves. The plants are very productive, winter hardy and perfect as an overwinter crop
Cultivation advice Flower Sprouts Kale / Brussel Sprout Cross
Type: Hardy Annual
- Time to Germinate: 7-10 Days
- Temperature Required: 13-25°c +
- Days to Maturity: 110-138 Days
- Light: Full Sun
Sow indoors: February – April
Sow outdoors: March – April
Harvest: November – April
- Ideally sown from April to early June thinly in a well prepared seed bed, 5-10 mm deep in drills 20-30 cm apart.
- Can be sown earlier undercover with warmth in trays.
- Transplant when large enough to handle planting around 50 cm between plants.
- The ground needs to be firmed and ideally rich and well- draining.
- Provide protection against pigeons whilst young and over-winter.
