In late autumn and winter, nobody has to do without fresh vegetables from their own garden. Now it's time for the sprouts. Varieties like "Crispus" and "Hilds Ideal" are harvested between September and January, "Content F1" even until February. Light frosts before the first harvest are even desirable.

Long harvest period

Depending on the variety and the time of sowing, the sprouts harvest begins in September. The varieties “Crispus” and “Nelson” are the first. Particularly frost-hardy varieties such as "Content F1" and "Igor F1" can be harvested until February.

Brussels sprouts ripen from the bottom up. You should pluck it several times, but always start with the bottom florets. This gives the florets time to mature.

If you carefully take the florets between your fingers, they should still be firm and not dented. The harvested cabbage stalk is dug up to prevent possible pest infestation.

Fine taste due to frost

Many vegetables must be harvested before the first frost. Not so the vitamin-rich Brussels sprouts. The first, light frost increases the sugar content in the florets. This gives the popular winter vegetable its particularly aromatic taste.

Harvest tips

  • never harvest in frost
  • Always harvest Brussels sprouts in portions
  • Brussels sprouts harvested late can be stored longer

Beware of rot

Persistent wetness and a frequent alternation of frost and frost-free periods can lead to rotting of the florets. If the weather is right, you can harvest the Brussels sprouts completely. What you can't use right away can be frozen.

Freeze in advance

Brussels sprouts will only keep for a few days in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator. The rest will be frozen. To do this, the florets are cleaned and blanched. Frozen Brussels sprouts are easy to portion.

tips and tricks

A crop failure due to clubroot does not have to be. With the "Cronus" variety, a breed has succeeded that is resistant to the dreaded clubroot.

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Vegetable garden