Brussels sprouts
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera · Cabbages · Cabbage family
Also known as: Brussels Sprout
Medium50–100cmPet-friendlyEdible
Brussels sprouts care at a glance
Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–21 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 15–21 °C
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Brussels sprouts
Common pests on Brussels sprouts include Cabbage white caterpillars. Also possible: Mealy cabbage aphid, Cabbage root fly and Flea beetles. A common disease is Clubroot. Also possible: Black rot. Brussels sprouts is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Cabbage white caterpillars High
- Mealy cabbage aphid Medium
- Cabbage root fly Medium
- Flea beetles Low
Disease
- Clubroot High
- Black rot Medium
Weather
- Bolting Medium
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Brussels sprouts
- Which pests affect Brussels sprouts?
- Common pests on Brussels sprouts include Cabbage white caterpillars. Also possible: Mealy cabbage aphid, Cabbage root fly and Flea beetles.
- Which diseases affect Brussels sprouts?
- A common disease is Clubroot. Also possible: Black rot.
- Is Brussels sprouts toxic to cats and dogs?
- Brussels sprouts is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Brussels sprouts need?
- Brussels sprouts has a high water requirement.
- What light does Brussels sprouts need?
- Brussels sprouts prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Brussels sprouts frost-hardy?
- Brussels sprouts is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -10 °C.
- Can you eat Brussels sprouts?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.