Organic Brussels Sprout Marte F1 plugs - Brassica oleracea gemmifera
Organic Brussels Sprout Marte F1 plugs - Brassica oleracea gemmifera
Organic Brussels Sprout Marte F1 plugs - Brassica oleracea gemmifera
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera Marte F1
Brussels Sprout
Not viable.
Bruno, 05/06/2024
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The Marte F1 Brussels Sprout is an excellent hybrid variety, both early, disease-resistant, high-yielding and with very good garden performance. The plant, which can become spectacular, produces particularly large, round and tight Brussels sprout, of a bright green colour. The plug plants of this variety are certified organic. They are planted in May and June, for a harvest in November-December.
The Brussel Sprout is a vegetable whose axillary buds are consumed, forming small heads. The Brussel Sprout belongs to the large Brassicaceae family (formerly Cruciferae), like other Cabbages: Cauliflower, Broccoli, Smooth-leafed Cabbage (or Dutch Cabbage), Savoy Cabbage, Green Cabbage or Curly Cabbage, Kohlrabi, Chinese Cabbage... The Brussel Sprout has the Latin name Brassica oleracea gemmifera. Latin enthusiasts will appreciate the name 'Gemmifera' which refers to gemstones.
Originating, unsurprisingly, from Belgium, this cabbage is a hybrid developed in the 14th century by market gardeners from Saint-Gilles (a municipality in the near outskirts of Brussels), concerned with increasing their productivity. Indeed, growing vertically, the Brussel Sprout takes up little space on the ground and allows for abundant harvests in a minimum of space.
An autumn and winter vegetable par excellence, the Brussel Sprout has a mild, slightly sweet, and very comforting flavour. Carefully cooked, its delicate taste pairs well with bacon, smoked bacon, and chestnuts. It can be consumed cooked, sautéed, braised or even gratinized... Quickly steamed, it is also excellent cold in salads. It is a vegetable rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins C and B.
The Brussel Sprout is a much less demanding vegetable than the majority of cabbages, it likes the sun and moderately rich soil, especially without excess nitrogen. Soil that is too generously fertilized would result in the production of too small, open, or burst heads.
Harvest: Brussel Sprouts are harvested by starting from the bottom of the stem and cutting the small heads with a knife. The harvest extends from September to December depending on the varieties.
Storage: Brussel Sprouts can be stored for 3 to 4 days in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator. They can also be frozen very well after being blanched for 3 to 5 minutes in salted boiling water.
Gardener's tip: The main enemy of cabbage, the Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris brassicae), is a pretty creamy white butterfly with small black spots that wakes up from April-May to wreak havoc all summer by devouring its leaves. Don't be caught off guard and opt for prevention by installing an insect-proof cover on market garden hoops. These covers are easy to put in place and reusable to protect, for example, your carrot and leek crops.
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The Brussel Sprout is a vegetable that is much less demanding than the majority of cabbages. It thrives in moderately rich soil, especially without excess nitrogen. Soil that is too generously fertilised would result in the production of small, open, or burst sprouts.
Planting: Plug plants of this variety are planted in May and June for a harvest from September to December.
First, allow the plug plants to grow by transplanting them into trays or buckets with a diameter of 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5in), filled with compost. Place them in a warm and bright location. Water regularly.
For planting in open ground, choose a sunny and sheltered location. Space the plants 65 cm (26in) apart in all directions. Soak the plant in water for a few moments before planting. Dig a hole, place the plant, and cover with fine soil. Water thoroughly.
To reduce watering, we recommend mulching the soil with thin successive layers of grass clippings, if possible mixed with dead leaves.
During cultivation, water moderately but regularly.
The Brussel Sprout, like all cabbages, is quite susceptible to diseases such as Clubroot and pests (Cabbage White Butterfly, Cabbage Fly, Flea Beetle, Gall Midge...). It is very important, for this crop, to pay attention to crop rotation.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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