Amazing Tips for Growing Your Own Brussels Sprouts

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Brussels sprouts look like mini cabbages, and they are delicious, whether you prefer them steamed or drizzled with olive oil and Kosher salt and baked in the oven. They are also highly nutritious and contain antioxidants, vitamins C and K, and fiber. As if these facts alone aren’t reason enough to begin growing Brussels sprouts, they are also easy to plant and maintain in the vegetable garden, even if you have little space. We gathered Brussels sprout planting and nurturing information to help you grow healthy vegetables.
Brussels sprouts are from the Brassica family of cruciferous vegetables, like cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli. Growing Brussels sprouts takes a bit more time than many other vegetables since they are a long-season veggie, but the result is worth the wait. Learn how to start them from seed indoors and transplant them outside after the last frost. Discover how to spread mulch to prevent weeds and when to feed your plants as they mature. Find out how removing yellowing leaves stops the spread of disease, which pests are harmful to your vegetables, and when they are ready to harvest.