Unwins Brussels Sprout Brechin F1 Green

Name: Unwins Brussels Sprout Brechin F1 Green
Brand: Unwins

Unwins

Unwins Brussels Sprout Brechin F1 Seeds are a Christmas harvest variety. Producing a heavy crop of deep green buttons, by sowing these seeds in February and March, you can expect to harvest a bumper crop of brussels in time for Christmas dinner.This is a tasty, uniform crop that stands well in winter, shows good disease resistance and is rich in vitamins and antioxidants.F1 Hybrid varietyGood disease resistanceSow: Feb to AprHarvest: Dec to FebSowing IndoorsAlmost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface and lightly cover with a fine layer of compost. Place in warmth at 10–15 °C and keep moist. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant 5 cm apart into trays of potting compost.Growing On / Planting OutGradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for 2–3 weeks before planting out in summer. Space 60 cm apart in all directions.Sowing OutdoorsPrepare a seedbed of finely broken, weed-free soil. Sow seeds thinly in a shallow, pre-watered row, then lightly cover with soil. Keep moist until seedlings are established.TransplantingWhen seedlings have about four true leaves, transplant them to their cropping positions, spacing 60 cm each way. Firm in well and water regularly during dry spells.AftercareIncorporate fertiliser into the soil before planting to promote strong growth. Firm plants well to prevent “wind rock” in winter. Cover with protective netting or fleece to guard against birds and insect pests.