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PLANTING INSTRUCTIONSSow Brussel Sprouts in seed beds or containers at a depth of ½ to 1 inch. You can also sow the seeds indoors and transplant when the young plants are 4 to 6 inches long.Brussel Spouts can be grown in any type of garden soil with adequate watering frequency. Brussel Sprouts is a sturdy plant and can tolerate winters as well if looked after well.Since all members of the Brassicaceae family have a water content in their leaves so remember to keep the plants hydrated.Brussel Sprouts are susceptible to boron deficiency which can cause the plants to develop hollow stems and smaller fruit.GROWING REQUIREMENTSCROP ROTATIONCrop rotation after every year is also recommended for Brussel Sprouts since the soil may be depleted of essential nutrients after one crop.PESTS & DISEASESClubroot is one the most common diseases with Brussel Sprout plant where roots of the plant may become swollen. In such cases, apply some lime to the roots and change the soil. Birds, caterpillar, and cabbage root fly are the main hindrances to the growth of the plant.SOILBrussel Sprouts can be grown in any type of garden soil with a good level of moisture. Once the plants have grown 3 - 4 inches, water moderately and keep the top layer of the seeded pot moist. Brussels sprouts grow best in moist, fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 6.5.SPOTChoose a sunny spot for Brussel Sprouts which receives sunlight for at least 5 to 6 hours a day. Also, protect the plant against strong winds.TEMPERATUREThe ideal temperature of at temperatures between 7 and 24°C (45–75°F), with optimum growth occurring at 15–18°C (59–64°F) best for cultivating Brussel sprouts.WATERINGWater moderately keeping the top layer of container/pot moist with good drainage.HOW TO HARVESTBrussel sprouts will get mature & ready for harvest in about 120 to 150 days. Brussel sprout heads will be firm and green with 1 to 2-inch diameter.Remove the heads which are starting to turn slightly yellow at the bottom first. The flavor of the sprouts also increases once the last frost has passed.