Brussels Sprouts Hestia (90 Days)

90 DAYS
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

This heavy-bearing Brussels sprout variety features sturdy, straight plants with vibrant green, 1 in. sprouts that reveal a delicious yellow interior. With a higher brix (sugar content) than other hybrids, they develop a wonderfully sweet flavour, especially after frost. The frost not only enhances their taste but ensures that even the last harvests of the season are as delightful as the first.

Size: Mature plants reach 24 to 36 in. tall with compact growth, producing firm sprouts about 1 in. in diameter.

Yield: Expect a generous harvest, with multiple sprouts forming along the stem, allowing for continuous picking throughout the season.

Taste: Deliciously sweet and tender, with a rich flavour profile that develops nicely after a frost.

How to use: Ideal for roasting, steaming, or adding to stir-fries, these sprouts can be enjoyed fresh or cooked in a variety of dishes.

Planting tips: Sow seeds outdoors as soon as weather and soil conditions permit, covering lightly with soil and spacing about 6 to 7 seeds per 1 ft. of row. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 21°C, with a thinning distance of 1 ft. apart when seedlings are 3 in. high.

Harvest tips: Harvest when sprouts are firm and about 1 in. in diameter, starting from the bottom of the plant up as they mature. Keep picking to promote further sprout development.