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Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Trafalgar'

 

Brussels Sprouts 'Trafalgar'

Brussels sprouts are grown for the buds that look like miniature cabbages, and are usually 2.5 - 4 cms. in diameter, that grow up the stem of the plant. The leafy tops of the plants can also be cooked as leafy greens. Brussel Sprout Trafalgar' is a tallish specimen about 21/2ft tall It matures in mid-winter and stands well until late winter. The sprouts are of medium size dark green and tight. Cabbage root fly is a serious problem but can be controlled by the use of 10" diam collars placed around the base of the plant when they are planted. I use old carpet to cut them out of.They require lime just before planting about 4oz /sq yard.

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plant Features
  • Brussels Sprouts Trafalgar likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Brussels Sprouts Trafalgar likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Brussels Sprouts Trafalgar is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Brussels Sprouts Trafalgar likes free draining and fertile

    Free draining and fertile

 
plant information

Common name

Brussels Sprouts 'Trafalgar'

Latin name

Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Trafalgar'

type

Annual

family

Brassicaceae

ph

6.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Brussels Sprouts Trafalgar likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Brussels Sprouts Trafalgar is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Brussels Sprouts Trafalgar likes free draining and fertile

    Free draining and fertile

  • Water

    Brussels Sprouts Trafalgar likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

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    Best time to plant
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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Brussels Sprouts Trafalgar is 0.40meters x 1.30meters 0.40 M 1.30 M

Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Trafalgar'

Brussels sprouts are grown for the buds that look like miniature cabbages, and are usually 2.5 - 4 cms. in diameter, that grow up the stem of the plant. The leafy tops of the plants can also be cooked as leafy greens. Brussel Sprout Trafalgar' is a tallish specimen about 21/2ft tall It matures in mid-winter and stands well until late winter. The sprouts are of medium size dark green and tight. Cabbage root fly is a serious problem but can be controlled by the use of 10" diam collars placed around the base of the plant when they are planted. I use old carpet to cut them out of.They require lime just before planting about 4oz /sq yard.


Propagating by seed

From Late Winter TO Late Spring

Sow seeds in trays in the greenhouse in late Winter. Sow the seeds about 1" apart, and thin out the weaker plants as they grow. Or, for a later crop, sow direct in the soil in mid Spring.

 

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Summer

Seedlings started off in the greenhouse should be hardened off gradually before being planted outside. Plant 12" - 24" apart (depending on the size of the variety being grown) and allow at least 1' between rows. Firm the plants in well, and give them a really good puddle of water. Seedlings that were sown direct in the soil should be thinned out to 12" apart (or replanted)

 
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