How To Grow Brussel Sprouts From Seed
Smaller types of Brussel sprouts require 25-inches of spacing between plants a 25-inches between the rows.
How to grow brussel sprouts from seed. Get them into the garden nice and early to make the most of the short cool growing season in Queensland. For a fall crop start seed indoors 16 weeks before the first fall frost. Sow seeds thinly 13mm ½in deep in rows 15cm 6in apart.
They germinate best when temperatures are around 70 degrees. When growing for seed increase spacing to 18-24 inches apart in rows that are at least 36 inches apart. Starting Brussels sprout seeds indoors under grow lights allows you to give the plants a healthy head start before theyre moved to the garden.
They take a long time are prone to bug pressure and take up a lot of space. Plant seeds in trays or punnets of Yates Seed Raising Mix. You can prepare them in the same ways.
For summer crop not advised in most regions start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the average last frost date. In flats or containers sow seed 2 inches 5cm apart. Grow in pots if clubroot is a problem.
Transplant Brussels sprouts outside just before the last frost. How to Grow Brussels Sprouts From Seed. Sow Brussels sprouts seeds ¼ to ½ inch 6-12mmdeep.
When plants are 5 to 7 inches 12-17cm tall they can be transplanted into the garden. Thin seedlings to 75cm 3in apart once they are large enough to handle. Plant Brussels sprouts seeds ¼ inch deep in flats 4-6 weeks before the last frost.