Re: [Sqft-l] Brussels Sprouts

**jim allAn jallan6977@clarityconnect.com>**

Maggie Raptis wrote:
> 
> Glad to see that a good list isn't going to die.
> 
> First timer this year, went light on the zuccini
> planting, one plant for me and one for the DH, as per
> Mel B's suggestion.  It's worked out great, a perfect
> amount of zuccini.  This may be because I like them so
> small and pick them religously.
> 
> My big problem has been my brussels sprout.  Since I
> couldn't find any spacing suggestions I foolishly went
> ahead and decided that since they were just another
> cabbage I would plant them 1 per square.  They took
> over everything!!  Shaded out lettuces planted nearby
> and shoved tomatoes out of the way to get more space.
> I bought transplants this year to make it easier on
> myself.  Did I get JUMBO sized ones or are they all
> this big? It looks like next year I'm going to have to
> use 4 squares per plant.  Has anyone had success with
> brussels sprouts in the SQFT garden?  Any varieties
> that stay more compact?
> 
> Thanks for getting the list up and running.
> 
> Maggie Raptis
> USDA Zone 6
> 
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   My sprouts went up about 3 ft.  You do know to pick them after a
frost for better flavor and soak them in salted water unless you want
the extra protein from some bugs in the sprouts.  One foot seemed right
to me also.  you might be able to plant cold crops like lettuce with
them.  The lettuce might be better for it.  Oh, my sprouts themselves
were small.  About like Xmas tree lights.

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