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Loose-leaf Brussels sprouts?

Posted by weedlady Central OH 6 (My Page) on
Wed, Oct 8, 14 at 8:59

OK - why are some of my Brussels sprouts plants in the same bed producing loose sprouts and others are nice, tight, normal-looking ones? As you see from the photo, these 2 are right next to one another. Same variety, same soil (raised beds filled with municipal leaf compost), same sun exposure, same water availability, etc.


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RE: Loose-leaf Brussels sprouts?

Bad genetics in that plant -- your others look great. What variety did you grow? I have never gotten off types in hybrid BS seeds, but with an OP variety from a major seed company, I grew out one plant that turned out to be a rutabaga, and another that looks like a B sprout but has a naked stalk, no buds at all.


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RE: Loose-leaf Brussels sprouts?

I don't know the answer, but wow, those plants are huge! When did you plant them? Have you had hot weather?


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