brussels sprout 'Red Bull'
red brussels sprout or Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Red Bull'
A wonderful heirloom variety with lovely purple-tinged, green sprouts and a rich, nutty taste, that retains its colour well after...
approx 100 seeds
£2.79
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Plant description
A wonderful heirloom variety with lovely purple-tinged, green sprouts and a rich, nutty taste, that retains its colour well after being cooked, especially if lightly steamed or sauteed. An early cropping sprout, Brussel sprout 'Red Bull' is perfect for adding colour (and flavour) to the Christmas table.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for brussels sprout Red Bull:
Keep well-watered, protect from slugs and net against pigeons. Growing plants under horticultural mesh or fleece prevent butterflies from laying their eggs and so avoids caterpillar damage.
Sowing instructions:
Sow seeds in a greenhouse or coldframe in pots or seed trays of well-drained seed compost in spring. Pot on seedlings individually as they grow and gradually acclimatise to cooler temperatures before planting outside in May, spacing plants 60cm (2ft) apart and firming in well. Keep well-watered, protect from slugs and net against pigeons.
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