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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.
Brussels Sprouts are a member of the Cruciferous family of vegetables, and are related to cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and kale. The name comes from the fact that they were first cultivated widely during the Middle Ages in Belgium.
Brussels sprouts are the compact vegetative buds that develop along the stem of the Brussels sprouts plant. They should be harvested when the buds are firm, but not overmature which is indicated by splitting of the outer leaves.
Club root has a long history as a pathogen on crucifers (members of the Brassica or mustard family). The disease was first reported in Europe during the 13th century. It is now found worldwide and has an extensive list of cultivated and weedy cruciferous hosts as well as a few ornamental flowers.
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Growing Brussels sprouts in Western Australia Farmnote 34/2001 By John Burt, Research & Development Officer, Perth Brussels sprouts belong to the Brassica family and are related to cabbages and cauliflowers. Plants grow to between 100 and 140 cm high. They are slower growing than other brassicas.
Las coles de Bruselas, son robustas, de crecimiento lento, vegetales para una larga temporada que pertenecen a la familia del repollo y col. En la estación apropiada del año, puede producirse con éxito casi en la mayoría de áreas de los Estados Unidos.
g. black spot, rot and/or aphids) covering a surface area of 25 per cent or more of the total surface area of the leaf; or (iv) any other defect which detracts markedly from the normal appearance, edibility or flavour of the individual units or a quantity of Brussels sprout leaves.