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Brussels Sprouts Plant



What is

Life Span
Biennial

Type
Vegetable

Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage

Number of Varieties
110 50

Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8

AHS Heat Zone
6-1

Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height
121.92 cm 90

Minimum Width
60.96 cm 94

Plant Color

Flower Color
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor

Fruit Color
-

Leaf Color in Spring
-

Leaf Color in Summer
Green

Leaf Color in Fall
Green

Leaf Color in Winter
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed

Thorns
No

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate
Fast

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil
Neutral

Soil Drainage
Well drained

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer
No

Tolerances
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water

In Summer
Lots of watering

In Spring
Moderate

In Winter
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH
Neutral

Soil Type
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance
Drought

Facts

Flowers
No

Flower Petal Number
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit
No

Edible Fruit
No

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower
No

Fragrant Fruit
No

Fragrant Leaf
Yes

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes

Showy Foliage
Yes

Showy Bark
No

Foliage Texture
Bold

Foliage Sheen
Matte

Evergreen
No

Invasive
No

Self-Sowing
No

Attracts
Insects

Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses
-

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin

Edible Uses
Yes

Environmental Uses
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used
Fruits

Other Uses
-

Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes

Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)

Common Name
Brussels Sprouts

In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant

In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze

In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante

In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas

In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών

In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta

In Polish
Brukselka roślin

In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae

Phylum
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida

Order
Capparales

Family
Brassicaceae

Genus
Brassica

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe
-

Subfamily
-

Number of Species
150 85

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Importance of Brussels Sprouts

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Characteristics of Brussels Sprouts

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Benefits of Brussels Sprouts plant

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All About Brussels Sprouts

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