Temperate Vegetables (1+1)

BRUSSELS SPROUT

Two types of varieties exist on the basis of growth of the plant:

1. Dwarf
2. Tall

Hild’s Ideal:

• Plant height varies from 60-65cm with 45-55 sprouts/plant and number of leaves varies from 45-55.
• Average diameter of sprouts is 7.0-8.0 cm and each sprout weighs about 7-8g.
• Sprouts are compact with good flavour.
• It takes about 115days for first picking after transplanting.
• Average yield per plant varies from 250-400g.

Jade Cross:

• It is an early hybrid which matures in 90days after transplanting.
• Sprouts are firm, dark green, closely packed on long stems.
• It can be grown under wide range of growing conditions.

• Some other important varieties are Improved Long Island, Danish Prize, Early Morn, Amager Market and Frontier Zuerg