Brussels Sprouts “Hilds Ideal” seeds

$3.50

120 days. A medium-tall German variety known for its hardiness and sweet 10g firm sprouts.

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Description

120 days. A medium-tall German variety known for its hardiness and sweet 10g tender sprouts. Cold weather brings out the best flavour.  Protect plants from heavy snow or severe temps (-10C). Otherwise grow like overwintering broccoli, kale & cabbage. Awesome boiled, grilled & roasted. Blanche and freeze for later.

  • Seed Count: 50-75
  • Collection Date: Aug 2019
  • Hardiness Zone: annual
  • Soil: humus rich acidic moist low nitrogen soil
  • Height and Width: 1m x 45cm
  • Germination test type: actual germination 90%

How to germinate Hilds Ideal Brussels Sprouts seeds:

Start seed 4 weeks before last frost.  Sow seed in deep cells placing only 3 seeds/cell as you will need to cull to one plant/cell to prevent root competition.  Well draining moist medium is best. Sow 4mm deep. Mist seed into medium. Cover to preserve moisture and give gentle warmth. Will germinate in 4-6 days.  Give strong indirect light as the seedlings break the soil surface.  Don’t let seedlings dry out. Transplant out after threat of frost is past and preferably at the 3-4 true leaf stage. Space plants 55 cm part in soil amended with a well balanced low nitrogen fertilizer.  Prefers a grow temp of 25C.

 

 

 

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Weight3 g

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