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Posted by lolear 5 (My Page) on Wed, Nov 4, 09 at 21:16
| My raised beds are cleaned up and ready to winter. I have a few plants left in the ground since they still seemed viable. One is a brussels sprout approx. 4ft. tall, a first year rhubarb and a flat leaf parsley. How cold can the brussels sprout stand? The sprouts are still kind of small. I'm hoping for a few more warmish/sunny days before winter sets in... The parsley is perrenial? Rhubarb, I have read can only be eaten after the 3rd year. Is this correct? Can't believe winter is almost here... |
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RE: brussels sprouts
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| i have dug brussels sprouts out from under 3 feet of snow in january up in the U.P. in michigan a couple times, so they can take a lot of cold. yours may not grow much bigger at this time of year. growth slows down as temps drop. they will still be tasty regardless of size keith |
RE: brussels sprouts
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I had once a brussels sprout that lived for a couple of years. I think, I finally pulled it up.
Just break off the top, it will grow back. |
RE: brussels sprouts
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- Posted by skeip 4b / 5a WI (My Page) on
Thu, Nov 5, 09 at 14:22
| I'm in S WI, I still have three stalks standing, out of 10. If you haven't already, knock off all leaves along the stems and cut off the complete growing top. The sprouts themselves are still photosynthesizing and this will help to divert the remaining energy to increasing the size of the sprouts. We have been in the mid 20's here and the sprouts and kale just keep getting better!! |
RE: brussels sprouts
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| : re Parsley, it is a Biennial which means you get the leaves ( or ROOT ) the first year and the second year it sends up a stalk and goes to seed. I have not heard about waiting to consume Rhubarb stems good luck with your B.Sprouts and please update us with your results and tell us if you tried removing the top and leaves to divert more energy into the sprouts |
RE: brussels sprouts
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With parsley being as described,(second year bolting) I think it depends on how you handle them. If you cut/harvest the leaves regularly it will not bolt easily. But if leave it there on its own as if it were for show or catterpilars then sure it will bolt.
Also climate is a factor. Parsley is cold loving herb and as such in hot weather it will have a greater tendency to bolt. |
RE: brussels sprouts
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| Thanks for the advice. I have cut off the top and will keep you posted! |
RE: rhubarb
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| Here's what I had read about rhubarb: During the first year of planting, the stalks should not be picked, since food from the leaves is needed to nourish the roots for the next year's growth. One light picking may be taken during the year following planting if the plants are vigorous, and beginning the second year following planting, the entire plant may be harvested. |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/rhubarb-growing.html
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