Stake Brussel Sprout Plants in the Vegetable Garden.
Brussel sprout plants have grown so well that they have been staked to give them support. The large leaves become very heavy after a rain, and the plants can topple over in a wind. Any movement of the stalk will lift the roots and destroy some smaller root hairs.
So, loosely tying the stalks to a stake will reduce rocking of the leaf canopy, and preserve 
the root system underground. If the soil is loose, the roots can be firmed in by heeling it down. More soil can be put to them if necessary.
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