Brussels Sprouts Roodnerf

What Brussels Sprouts Roodnerf is

Brussels Sprouts Roodnerf (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) is an annual vegetable of the Cabbage family (Brassicaceae). An exceptionally tasty variety that produces dark green Brussels sprouts with a red vein.

Do not over-fertilise the soil. Fertilisers that are too rich in nitrogen lead to looser sprouts.

Harvest time is from November to the end of February under normal winter conditions.

Fairly winter-hardy with good disease resistance.

Brussels sprouts produce dozens of mini cabbages along the stem and taste best after the first frosts, when they become sweeter.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 87%
• Pack size: 1 g
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March and April; seedlings
• Harvest: August – December
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Brussels Sprouts Roodnerf

Brussels Sprouts Roodnerf seeds are sown in March and April. Harvest in August – December. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Brussels Sprouts Roodnerf

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 60 cm
• Germination: 5–10 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow March-April for harvesting throughout the winter. Sow in a greenhouse or in the garden in beds, then transplant later. Keep the soil moist. If necessary, thin out the weakest plants to leave only one plant every 15 cm. When your cabbages have 5-6 leaves, plant them in the ground 80 x 60 cm apart. Brussels sprouts grow for a long time, so you can scatter radish or lettuce seedlings between them, which will be harvested earlier.

Plant the seedlings in May–June in firm, fertilised soil. Earth up the stems for stability.

Harvest and use

Pick the sprouts from the bottom up when they are firm and 2–4 cm in diameter — from October into winter.

Frequently asked questions

When should Brussels Sprouts Roodnerf be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: seedlings.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 87%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Do Brussels sprouts tolerate cold?

Yes — they tolerate down to −10 °C, and frosts improve their flavour.