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.
Contributed by @kathy
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Free draining and fertile
Common name
Brussels Sprouts 'Trafalgar'
Latin name
Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Trafalgar'
type
Annual
family
Brassicaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Free draining and fertile
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
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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