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Brussels Sprouts 'Petit Posy' / Flower Sprouts 'Autumn Sta'

Brussels Sprouts 'Petit Posy' / Flower Sprouts 'Autumn Sta'

Brussels Sprouts 'Petit Posy' / Flower Sprouts 'Autumn Sta'

Product number: 182100
Origin: Europe
Latin: Brassica oleracea

A fun English cross between Brussels sprouts and kale. The result? A sturdy stem with loose florets in green and purplish-red colours with ruffled edges. This vegetable stands proud and ready for harvest all winter long. The florets (loose "sprouts") do not taste like the well-known Brussels sprouts but like a young leafy cabbage, as if they are spring-fresh! So, in winter, a rich source of vitamins is ready in the garden with a captivating beauty.

Denominations:
Latin: Brassica oleracea
Dutch: Roosjes Spruitkool
Also known as: Kalettes
English: Flower Sprouts / Kalettes

Sowing method: From March-early June, plant out at a distance of ± 50x70cm.

Sowing/planting time:

March
April
May
June

Harvesting time:

October
November
December
January
February

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Outdoors

Position:

Sun
Partial shade

Flower colour: Green with purplish-red hues
Origin: Europe
Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
Annual or perennial: Biennial
Attractive to insects: Various insects
Winter hardy: Forst hardy
Ease of cultivation: Moderate

Latin: Brassica oleracea
Dutch: Brussels Sprouts
Also known as: Kalettes
English: Flower Sprouts / Kalettes

A little frost gives all Brussels sprout varieties a milder taste because starch in the sprout is converted into sugar. The sprouts can also be frozen to achieve a similar effect. They should then be blanched in boiling water for about three minutes before freezing. In this way, Mother Nature can be approximated to obtain that (even) milder taste.