Loading... Catalogue Quick Shop Request a Catalogue Wish list Help Contact Account Basket 0 Search Over 45,000 5 Star Trustpilot Reviews Refer A Friend And Get 20% Off* Exclusive Email Offers HOME VEGETABLE PLANTS & FRUIT VEGETABLE PLANTS & FRUIT BRUSSELS SPROUT PLANTS Brussels Sprout Plants A popular Christmas dish, Brussels sprouts are loved and hated by many. However, the strong taste associated with these plants is often down to the way in which they’re grown or cooked. There’s lots you can do to tweak flavour, but get it right and you won’t want to stop eating them! Refine by Sort Most Popular Date Added Name A-Z Name Z-A Price Low > High Price High > Low Review Rating Review Count Loading... Top Sprout Growing Facts Excellent winter vegetable for cool, temperate climates Plant in a sunny position sheltered from high winds Stake taller varieties Needs good drainage Requires monitoring for birds, aphids and caterpillars Despite their name, Brussels sprouts are actually native to the Mediterranean. European cultivation began in Belgium around the 13th century and spread throughout Northern Europe. Brussels are part of the cabbage family Where to grow Brussels sprouts When planting the soil must be firm and fertile and the position needs to be sunny and open yet sheltered from high winds. How to look after Brussels sprouts People may sometimes have an issue with sprouts, but birds don’t and you may need to protect your crop from pigeons using plant protection. Please take care of netting to make sure that birds cannot be trapped. Caterpillars and aphids are also rather partial and so will need to be controlled. Hoe regularly between plants so that they do not need to compete with weeds for nutrients and moisture. In dry weather, water young plants regularly. Once the plants mature this should no longer be necessary. As autumn approaches, earth up around the stems. In exposed sites, it may be an idea to stake the taller varieties. This will prevent any damage caused by windrock. When to plant Brussels sprouts? Plant brussels sprouts outside from mid-May to early June. Do Brussel sprout plants need support? Some of the taller varieties will need supports. When to harvest Brussels sprouts Tradition states that sprouts should not be harvested until after the first frost. However, taste tests have not proved this and many newer varieties are designed to crop from September onwards. Begin picking when the sprouts are the size of a walnut and the leaves are tightly closed. Start at the base of the stem, working upwards. Remove only a few sprouts at a time from each stem. Also remove any yellowing leaves to encourage air circulation and reduce the risk of disease. How to eat Brussels sprouts Make a delicious side dish by steaming for about 6 minutes, then tossing in butter or olive oil. Creamed sprouts with chestnuts or steamed sprouts with lemon and garlic are also a joy to eat. Honest. When all the sprouts have been picked, cut off the cabbagy tops and steam them. Nothing taste as good as home grown Brussels sprouts! Brussels sprouts nutritional information Depending on how they’re cooked, sprouts are often one of the lower-calorie side dishes in a winter food spread. They’re high in many nutrients, especially fibre and vitamins K and C. You may also be interested in Suttons Brussels sprout seeds. Buy Brussels Sprout plants online Get great offers First! SIGN ME UP! What our customers say "Very impressed with the quality of leek and broad bean seeds you sent. Excellent germination and look forward to a bumper crop. Will certainly be back." E. Smyth COMPANY INFORMATION About Us Jobs Affiliates Sustainability Terms and Conditions Privacy and Cookies Retail Press CUSTOMER SERVICES Contact Us Frequently Asked Questions Delivery Information My Account USEFUL LINKS Catalogue Quick Shop Blog Gift Ideas Catalogue Request Vegetable Garden Planner Group Scheme SAFE AND SECURE SHOPPING STAY CONNECTED Order Online or call 0844 736 4208 Calls charged at 7p per minute plus your phone company's access charge. Customer Services call 0333 043 0700 Charges to 03 numbers are the same as UK standard landline numbers starting in 01 or 02. Mobile providers may vary. Suttons, Woodview Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7NG. ©2021 All rights reserved. A division of Branded Garden Products Limited. Sign up for exclusive offers!