The Brussels sprout stalks have been stripped of their sprouts, but the
tiny sprouts at the top of the stalk are starting to ‘blow’ and produce
flowering shoots.
sprout-flower
These sprout shoots, or tops, are a real delicacy when steamed for 10 minutes.
sprout-shoots
Brussell Sprouts produce throughout the winter.
The early Brussell Sprouts have been fantastic this year. The variety was Bridget and they are still producing. The photos show how tall they are.
sprout stalks
They were staked early on, to prevent them falling over, but they had to be restaked with an even longer post. They are twice as tall as the garden spade! They have been picked 4 or 5 times, and there is still another picking.
The photos below are of the later variety, not Bridget. Although not such good croppers or quality, they are a fair sample of tight, round sprouts with bright, clean leaves.
sprout buttons
The tops are perfect now, and make a change from eating sprouts. The tops have still got a bit of white fly. Probably due to the very mild time. But they wash out, and do not spoil the eating.
The late variety have not been so successful. The sprouts are looser, and not so tight on the stem. They have only just come to harvest.
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