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debi_z Springfield, MA(Zone 6a) Jun 13, 2002

when do i start to remove the leaves on my brussel sprout plants? how many do i leave on top?
thanks
debi z

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Horseshoe Efland, NC(Zone 7a) Jun 13, 2002

debi z....I usually wait till you see the "sprouts" forming, then start removing them from the bottom. Just go up to the point where there are sprouts showing. (I'm jealous, homegrown Brussels sprouts are the best!)

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debi_z Springfield, MA(Zone 6a) Jun 14, 2002

oh, i can't wait to have them. mmmmmm mmmm good. last year i grew them and i didn't know to take off the leaves. needless to say, by the time i asked on dave's why they were not forming and growing it was too late. :( so i try again this year for those luscious little cabbages.

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Horseshoe Efland, NC(Zone 7a) Jun 14, 2002

yep, yummy for sure! I grew up not liking them untill I grew my own. Those plants are HONGRY feeders tho...you might wanna side-dress them about every other week, especially when you see sprouts beginning to form is a good time also. Good luck! Have fun!

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debi_z Springfield, MA(Zone 6a) Jun 15, 2002

horeshoe,
what is side-dressing? do tell.

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Horseshoe Efland, NC(Zone 7a) Jun 15, 2002

that just means to apply a dose of plant food/fertilizer. Usually people put the fertilizer in the ground either when setting out your individual plants or by broadcasting it on the ground and then turning it under before planting. Once the plants reach a certain stage of growth (usually when the flowers, fruit, or in your case, the sprouts) you apply some more food for the plant to help it have enuff energy for full production. The term side-dressing came about becuz you apply the food at the sides of the plants, then water it in.
You can also use a fish emulsion spray on your Brussels sprout plants. I'd spray the foliage with it every two weeks if you go that route.

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debi_z Springfield, MA(Zone 6a) Jun 16, 2002

i have been using a water soluble generic miracle grow product for the veggies. seems to be working well. i do have a tomatoe fertilizer i should "side dress" them with. :) so much to learn.

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