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Re: Brussel sprouts

Meconella@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 6/5/98 10:55:27 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> allan@crwys.demon.co.uk writes:
> 
> << Pick regularly to avoid old, bitter ones (usually the slow growers)
>   >>
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I've never tried to grow brussel sprouts because the ones from the stores
> always tasted so strong.  Are the home grown ones more palatable?  They are so
> cute looking.
> 
> I judge by the posts that if I were to give them a try,  now would be the time
> to put them out.  Is this so?
> 
> Thanks, janet.

Brussels sprouts from the grocery are inedible.

IIRC, you live south of SF Bay?  In that area I'd wait until July 1 or
so, and then start them in 3.5" or larger pots a cool place that gets
morning and evening sun.  You can rig a shade cloth if the conditions do
not occur naturally.

Then set out the plants when they have four or five true leaves.  You
should hold off harvest until the nighttime temps are in the 40's, if it
ever gets that cold where you are.  The best results are obtained when
the mature sprouts are subject to temps in the 30's, and some varieties
are best after they've been frozen.  Not likely to occur in coastal Ca.

Steve  (Maritime...)
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