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Hello everyone,
I’m growing flower sprouts (the brussels sprouts/kale cross), and I was wondering whether people find they have less (or more) pests than other brassicas? I’ve think I’ve read Charles saying that he finds they suffer less from pigeons and insects. Does anyone with experience of them think I’ll be safe leaving them un-netted?
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Hello,
I am thinking of trying to grow a few sprouts for Christmas this year and as I have room for only a few plants I would appreciate advice on the best type to grow. Plain Brussels or flowering type? The only condition I have is that I want to pick them for my Christmas dinner! I have never grown them before. I have very limited room and they will need to share their growing space with some purple sprouting if possible. All advice welcome!
I tried leaving flower sprouts unprotected and someone had a nibble but it was probably pheasants rather than pigeons.
I’ve not had any other problems at all, in fact a very easy crop whereas other brassicas rarely reach the table!
The plants do vary considerably in vigour and colour and I wonder if the best could be propogated, perhaps using the sprouts as cuttings as seeds from F1s aren’t advisable. Any thoughts?Salesman, that is a creative thought.
I suspect the rooting sproutlet will put up a flower stem. It has been through winter and it’s thought now is to make seeds.
However I hope you may prove me wrong!Autocorrect does not like your name!
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