Eventual height & spread
brussels sprout 'Maximus' F1
brussels sprout or Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Maximus'
- approx 30 seeds
- £3.99
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
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- Seed Packets (only) £2.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil:rich, firm soil with added lime if necessary
One of the most reliable and easy to grow of all the sprout varieties, producing big, handsome, sturdy plants which shrug off disease and winter weather to produce a heavy crop every time. The medium-sized, smooth buttons have an excellent flavour and are quick to develop, giving you an early harvest from September until Christmas.
Sowing early, mid-season and late-season sprout varieties to give you a continuous harvest from autumn until spring.
Sowing early, mid-season and late-season sprout varieties to give you a continuous harvest from autumn until spring.
Firm the soil around plants to help develop strong root systems and prevent wind rock. Apply a nitrogen-rich feed in midsummer to boost growth. Stake taller varieties if grown in exposed sites. Remove any yellowing leaves to improve airflow and reduce disease risk.
Harvest from the bottom of the stem upwards when the sprouts are firm and about 2.5-4cm (1-1.5in) across, leaving the top rosette to develop if you want a final leafy harvest known as "sprout tops."
Harvest from the bottom of the stem upwards when the sprouts are firm and about 2.5-4cm (1-1.5in) across, leaving the top rosette to develop if you want a final leafy harvest known as "sprout tops."
Sow seeds in a greenhouse or coldframe in pots or seed trays of well-drained seed compost in spring. Pot on seedlings individually as they grow and acclimatise to cooler temperatures before planting outside in May, spacing plants 60cm (2ft) apart and firming in well. Keep well-watered, protect from slugs and net against pigeons.
