Gustus Hybrid Brussels Sprouts Seeds

Papaw’s Garden Supply: Helping The Next Generation To Grow With Nature. Gustus Brussels sprout is a newer variety with great taste and high yields! An excellent variety for home gardens and markets. Gustus is an early maturing with mid-green, firm buttons that are evenly spaced on the stalk. A high-yielding sprout that grows 24" tall and needs the growing point removed when reaching full height. Sprouts weigh ½-1oz. with a smooth texture and sweet cabbage-like flavor when harvested in cool weather. Brussels sprouts are relatively easy to grow and take up little space in the garden. They must be started 4 weeks indoors before transplanting outside. This is a long-season crop transplanted in Summer for a late fall harvest in most areas. How to Grow Your Gustus Hybrid Brussels Sprouts: Suggested Planting Depth: ¼ inch in cells under lights May be started early under lights indoors and gently transplanted outside in approximately 4 weeks Suggested Planting Seasons: Spring, Summer Suggested Final Plant Spacing:  18 inches after transplanting Suggested Planting Configuration: Single row or solid wide row block Maintain a weed-free seed bed in full sun and with adequate moisture