Brussels Sprouts Seeds

Brussels sprout seeds fall under the category of brassica seeds, and it’s thought that a form was first cultivated by the Romans. Brussels sprouts, as we know them, date back to the 13th century and were grown in the region of Belgium that gave them their name; their first written reference was in 1587.

Modern hybrid Brussels sprouts are a revelation for their reliability of cropping and their holding power of the buttons on the stems. At D.T. Brown Seeds, you can find many of these new varieties, which have a greatly improved flavour and are easy to grow. Though famously a Christmas dinner favourite, some of these are so sweet that they are also delicious eaten raw or grated into salads.

Growing Brussels Sprouts from Seed

Brussels sprout seeds are often recommended to be sown between March and May, and harvested around early autumn. However, they can also be sown in July, making them ready to harvest just in time for your Christmas dinner! In fact, some people find it preferable to grow them in winter, as their flavour often improves after a frost. They are hardy vegetables, meaning that they are more than capable of growing in these colder conditions.

They should be sown four months before your first frost date, ideally in a spot with plenty of sun. However, they should be watered while it is warm to protect them from the heat. They will be ready for harvest when firm and around the size of a walnut, able to be picked as and when you need them.

Though Brussels sprout seeds will eventually take up quite a bit of room within your growing space, they compensate for this as they crop well for bountiful, fresh harvests.

Order Your Brussels Sprouts Seeds Today

At D.T. Brown Seeds, we have been selling vegetable garden seeds and plants to UK home gardeners for over a century. From tomato seeds to pea seeds, all of our vegetable seeds are stringently tested for the highest germination rates – 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

Order your Brussels sprout seeds today from D.T. Brown Seeds. Shop now and enjoy fast UK delivery, with P&P from just £2.45 on seed-only orders.

We aim to dispatch all UK seed orders within 3-5 working days, and anything else within 5-7 working days. Live products will be dispatched at their optimum time for planting.