Brussel Sprouts
One of the most unusual members of the cabbage family and a newly rediscovered dinner delight in our house, Brussels sprout plants develop miniature cabbage heads along the main stem, starting from the bottom up. Sprout formation does not begin until the plants are mature, which can occur 90 to 120 days after transplanting, depending on variety and weather conditions. Exposure to frost improves the flavor of Brussels sprouts, so they are a yearly treat of early winter. Where winters are mild, Brussels sprouts can be grown through winter for harvest in early spring.
The variety we are growing this year is Catskill: Cabbage-like flavor abounds from the numerous, tender, small heads of the Catskill Brussels Sprouts. Heads grow to be 1 to 2 inches across and mature in succession on strong stalks. These are easy to pick, high in vitamin C, and low in calories.
The variety we are growing this year is Catskill: Cabbage-like flavor abounds from the numerous, tender, small heads of the Catskill Brussels Sprouts. Heads grow to be 1 to 2 inches across and mature in succession on strong stalks. These are easy to pick, high in vitamin C, and low in calories.