Brussel Sprout Plant Spacing. A stalwart among winter vegetables in cool temperate climates, they taste much better when harvested from the garden after being frosted than when bought from the shop. How to grow brussel sprouts in a garden.
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Ensure the area is protected from strong winds as brussels sprouts can easily topple over in the wind. For best results, brussels sprouts need at least 18 inches of space per plant. 1' 11 (60cm) with 1' 11 (60cm) row gap (minimum) sow and plant.
Since this date varies depending on your location, count backward to decide on the optimum seed starting and translating dates.
Brussels sprout insects & diseases. When the young plants have 5 or 6 leaves, carefully lift and transplant them to their final growing position, spacing them 75cm (30in) apart. The goal is to have brussel sprouts planted out at least two months before the first frost in the fall. Tall varieties of sprouts need 90cm between plants and 90cm between rows, smaller varieties need a spacing of 70cm between plants and 70cm between rows.
