Red Ball
Variety
created by Manuel R. at 31.01.2021
Seeds
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The somewhat different Brussels sprout. As the name suggests, this Brussels sprout forms beautiful, visually striking, red, florets. The vitamin-rich florets have a nutty-mild taste and go particularly well with meat or fish dishes as a vegetable garnish. The variety is very productive, with sturdy growth. The coloration of the florets is intensified by cooler temperatures in autumn and winter.
F1 Hybrid
Frostproof
Sowing can be done in the open ground from April. Sowing depth should be about 0.5-1cm. A row spacing of 50 x 50cm is required. Since Brussels sprouts are highly nutritious, they require a sunny to semi-shady, sheltered location. A humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy soil is optimal. The soil should be deeply loosened and enriched with garden compost and horngrass. The plants should be kept permanently moist and mounded in early summer for greater stability. Sowing Information Not just for Christmas! If suitable varieties are chosen, fresh sprouts will be available for picking from September to early spring. (30-36 weeks maturity). Sow March-early April outdoors or in frames. F1 hybrid varieties produce a larger yield per plant of better quality. The sprouts also 'hold' for longer on the stem in good condition.
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Very humid
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Seeding distance
30 cm
Row spacing
30 cm
Seeding depth
1.5 cm
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