Brussels Sprouts

[Timbotide]

Sounds like I need to give them a try.
Should I go ahead and remove any leaves that have a sprout in the ★★★★★★★★?


Tim

[Jeannine Anne]

By the way, I have quite a few brussel sprouts varieties, all from the UK, more than I need or will ever use..does anyone need any? They are probably 2008/09 but should be OK. Let me know if interested and I will fish out my stash and post variety names,there is probably some hybrids and some OP. I don't have tons but too many for me.

XX Jeannine

[Timbotide]

I would like to try a new variety or two. Which varieties do you have to spare?

[Jeannine Anne]

Hi, my list tells me I have

Agincourt
Bedford Darkmar
Bosworth
Crispus
Cronus
Fillabasket
Oliver
Vancouver
Petit Posty sprout x kale

This is just my list, I will have to go through my seeds to actually see what numbers I have before I am sure.

XX Jeannine

[habitat_gardener]

If you have extras, I'm interested in Oliver and Petit Posy.

[Timbotide]

Jeannine, Pencil me in for Crispus and Oliver if you have enough to share. Thanks.

[b54red]

Originally Posted by Timbotide

Sounds like I need to give them a try.
Should I go ahead and remove any leaves that have a sprout in the ★★★★★★★★?


Tim

I only remove the lower leaves where the sprouts are getting near the size of a dime and keep removing them as the sprouts get larger moving up the stalk. Even near the end of the season after topping the plant, I still leave some of the top leaves so the sprouts aren't totally without some shade when the temps get high.

[Jeannine Anne]

Hi again, have packets in my hand now.. sorry no Crispus, they came only in packs of 10 as they were a brand new one that is club root resist, ditto to Cronus. I remember now I bought them late last year for this season..saorry to confuse.I also have too few Petit Posyand Vancouver.

so spares.

Oliver F1 packet says so by 2009,new unopened pack doesn't say how many am guessing 30 or 40 which is typical for the seed company they came from
Fillbasket OP same date, brand new unopened pack..ditto above for seed count
Bosworth F1 same date, brand new un opened pack 30 seeds
Maximus F1 same date pack has been opened but foil pack inside still has about 30 seeds
Agincourt F1 same date, brand new un opened pack 40 seeds
Bedford Darkmar, this is a small pack.no date but I am pretty sure it came last year as I was looking last year for Bedford types.probably 40 seeds or so

Then I have sealed foil packet which simply sayd Brussel Sprouts..?? no idea but fairly new seeds to me.40 seeds

I could probably split the Oliver for Habitatgardener and Timotide.

Do you want any others to go with them.

I need to go through all my brassicas and roots as I have far too may.. perhaps I should do a list in Varieties to share after we do the brussells.

Anyway let me know if you are OK with the dates and half packet of Oliver..and PM your addresses

XX Jeannine

[Timbotide]

Jeannine, I would be happy with just a few of the Oliver and Maximus F1 varieties.

[Timbotide]

Jeannine, Do you know where in the US or Canada I can purchase the varieties Crispus and
Cronus. I have found several stores in the UK that have them but they will not ship them to the US.

[Jeannine Anne]

Hi, if I can't get anything shipped staright here I have a friend in Wales and she ships on for me but I will cruise a few of the companies I know that do send seeds here and get back to you.

XX Jeannine

[Jeannine Anne]

Hi again, Nicky's nursery will ship to the USA and they have both Crispus and Cronus, also Petit Posy I mentioned earlier. I regularly buy from this company and have great faith in them.

Be aware though that some of the seeds listed are treated , if you are concerned about this e mail them before your order, they are very good ro respond.

Postage is reasonable and delievery was quick..good place to buy and lots of choice for brussell sprouts, in fact all brassicas.

I know quite a few of the varieties of seeds offered if you need any help.

XX Jeannine

[Timbotide]

Thanks Jeannine.


Tim

[Timbotide]

Oh well, I was going to order from Nicky's but according to their web site they are unable to ship seed to the US.
This is due to import restrictions.

[Jeannine Anne]

Timbotide, order whatever you want and pay by paypal then have them shipped to me..I will send them on to you the day they arrive here.

XX Jeannine