Flower Sprouts Kale / Brussel Sprout Cross

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.