Brussel Sprouts

Developed around Brussels in 1500's. Source of vitamins A and C, iron, calcium and folic acid. Harvests over 8 to 10 weeks. Prefers a near neutral soil, trim lower leaves to allow sprouts to develop. Flavour improves with frost, stores well at high humidity and low temperatures and suited to freezing.

Old standard variety, good flavour, green sprouts 3-3.5cm, compactly set, fine for freezing.