Brussels sprouts belong to the cole crop family, which includes cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and several leafy greens. The name Brussels comes from the city Brussels, Belgium, where the vegetable first became popular. Brussels sprouts are a cool season vegetable that can be grown both in the fall and early spring. This publication explains the basics on how to grow Brussels sprouts in the home garden. It covers soil preparation, planting, and maintenance, as well as controlling pest problems.
Status and Revision History
Published on Sep 27, 2015
Faculty
Bob Westerfield
Senior Public Service Associate; Areas of Interest: Consumer fruits and vegetables,
Horticulture