Catskill Brussels Sprouts
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
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Catskill
85 to 110 days — The twenty to twenty-four inch tall plants of 'Catskill' Brussels Sprouts produce heavily. The "sprouts" are large (up to 1¾ inches), dark-green in color, and are tight and firm. Primarily used for fall harvests, it is good fresh or frozen. Introduced in 1941 by Arthur White of Arkport, New York. Each packet contains 1 gram, which is approximately 125 to 175 seeds.Planting Instructions: Start indoors, 4 to 6 weeks prior to your last expected frost date. Plant at a depth of about ¼. They are ready for transplanting when 4 to 5 inches tall. Plant 18 to 24 inches apart in rows spaced 2 to 3 feet apart. You should avoid planting in an area that has been used for other plants in the Brassica family within the past three years.
They prefer rich, well-prepared soil and thrive in cool weather, require a lot of moisture in summer but can tolerate some shade. When sprouts are 1 to 1½ inches in diameter, harvest from the bottom of the stock upwards. Pinch back the growing tip in late summer to encourage the upper sprouts to develop.
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★★★★★ Nice big sprouts
By Angela Barnes (Big Rapids, Michigan) on March 4, 2025
By Angela Barnes (Big Rapids, Michigan) on March 4, 2025
I started these inside the first part of April and planted them into the garden in mid-May here in Michigan. They germinated well but didn't really start growing much until they got outside, they were much happier in the garden. I got nice big sprouts and lots of them, I'll grow these again.
★★★★★ Great if you can keep the bugs away
By Joe DeMeo on March 7, 2014
By Joe DeMeo on March 7, 2014
These seeds were fun to grow. They germinated nicely and the little plants were neat looking and healthy. They took a while to get going once planted in the garden. Full sun seemed to be the best. I had bad luck with worms and never got to harvest because I couldn't take it anymore. Maybe this year I can try again and use that cloth to keep the moths off.
