Evesham Special (Brassica oleracea var

created by Nina H. at 22.12.2021

Seed packet

Season Overview

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Description

60-80 cm; yellow flowers in May; biennial; 'Evesham Special' is an old green-leaved Brussels sprout variety (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) with nutty fine aroma. The cultivar originates from England. It forms small to medium cabbage sprouts and can be harvested over a long period.

F1 Hybrid

Frostproof

Growing tips

Brussels sprouts should be sown in the open ground from mid-April to early May. The distance between the Brussels sprouts plants should be about 50 cm. To achieve a good taste should not be fertilized too much. The florets taste very good when they have frost.

Details

Seeding distance

50 cm

Row spacing

50 cm

Seeding depth

cm

Companion Plants

Antagonistic Plants

Diseases

Club root of cabbage

Pests

Cabbage white

Flea beetles

Cabbage fly

Aphids

White fly