Re: Brussels Sprouts

**B*@aol.com**

In a message dated 08/05/2001 9:21:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
maggiehc@yahoo.com writes:

<< 
 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? >>

Mine got a big too..I planted mine giving them  a bit of space though.  I 
gave them a section that is 3'x2' and have 2 plants in that area..this seems 
to serve them well...I also planted some flowers, and lettuce in that 
area..by the time the sprouts took over the lettuce had mostly bolted, in 
fact I think the BS helped shade the lettuce and get me an extra week of 
harvest.
Margaret R
zone 6.5//Laurel MD
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