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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE Cooperative Extension Service Agriculture and Natural Resources Home Gardening Series Brussels Sprouts Dr. Craig R. Andersen Environment Extension Horticulturist Vegetables Light sunny Soil well-drained, loam Fertility rich pH 5.
These cool-season crops are somewhat hardy and will tolerate various degrees of frost. They grow best in the fall when the weather turns from warm to cool. Recommended varieties, soil preparation, fertilization and pest control are included. (PDF Format Only)
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A high intake of glucosinolate-containing cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleraceae), has been linked to a decreased cancer risk, but the underlying mechanism is still unclear.
The edible portion of this crop is the "bud" or small cabbage-like head which grows in the axils of each leaf. Occasionally the tops are used as greens.
Brussels Sprouts Season: Cool Weather Fall Planting Dates: August 1 - Sept. 1 Day to Maturity: 90 - 120 Plant Size: 12 inches tall and wide Water Need: High Seeds or Plants/100 ft.: 1/2 oz. Spacing, Rows/Plants: 36" x 18" Recommended Varieties: Long Island Improved, Jade Cross Hybrid, Prince