Today I stripped the Brussel sprout plants of any remaining sprouts. This was partly because some of the sprouts were beginning to blow, that is open out instead of remaining as tightly packed green balls. I also wanted to clear the area to prepare the soil in readiness for the next crop to be planted in the space they vacated. The stalks were passed on to the chickens to strip them of their leaves and any remnant sprouts. This they did in no time in a frenziedly consumed treat.
We have had regular pickings of sprouts since early December and it looks like we have enough for several more meals to come. Not everyone likes sprouts. We do. Grow what you like. You do need a reasonable size vegetable bed, though, as Brussel sprout plants take up a fair bit of space.
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| Last of the Brussel sprouts. The variety is 'Maximus'. |
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