Brussel Sprout , Evesham Special (Great English Christmas Institution)

Brassica oleracea, The Great English Christmas Institution, (Circa 1921 USA) - LOVE them or loathe them, sprouts are an essential part of the great English institution & a must at Christmas. Old traditional hardy variety producing reliable, heavy-yielding, strong growing, medium-sized, good flavoured sprouts from early autumn into winter. Ideal for exposed locations and will overwinter in the snow, Removing the growing tip of the plant about a month before the harvesting increases cropping, Treat as a Biennial, Seed Count Approx - 200 avg

SOWING - Remember Crop rotation, Sow mid-spring to Midsummer outside for autumn harvest. (1 to 2 weeks germination). Hardy & needs cool, moist weather with some frost at maturity. Harvest until Nov/Dec or all winter in milder climates. Keep well watered,