Merkator

created by Maffin at 07.03.2023

Features

Growth habit

high

Fruit shape

around

Color

green

Location

Outdoor

Bed

Raised bed

Taste

aromatic

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Merkator is a remarkable Brussels sprout variety (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera). It produces tasty, small, firm florets that sit close to the stalk. Merkator is so frost-hardy that it can be left outside until January/February.

Non hybrid

Frostproof

Growing tips

Frequent hoeing promotes root formation and the stability of the plant ("root crop"). In the fall, during floret formation, you should water particularly well. In mid-September, when the first florets have already grown, cut off the top shoot so that the florets grow more evenly and strongly on the sides. You must remove rotting buds regularly to ensure the health of your plant. Yellow leaves can be broken off, while the green leaves are best left on the stalk. They protect your Brussels sprouts from frost. Carefully pick the florets from the stalk from the bottom up. Brussels sprouts are hardy in many areas. In very cold regions, simply overwinter the whole plant in a sheltered, shady spot outdoors.