Brussel Sprouts Seeds

Winter Brussels Sprouts 'Dolores' F1 – Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

Brussels Sprouts 'Dolores' F1 is a reliable hybrid variety that produces firm, medium-sized sprouts with excellent flavor and texture. Bred for uniformity and high yields, this winter-hardy variety holds well on the stem, giving you a long harvest window during the colder months.

'Dolores' F1 is ideal for autumn and winter harvests, offering tight, dark-green sprouts that are sweet, nutty, and packed with vitamins. Perfect for roasting, steaming, or adding to hearty winter dishes.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: March – April

• Sow outdoors: April – May

• Plant out: May – June (when plants are 10–15 cm tall)

• Spacing: 60 cm between plants, 75 cm between rows

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Firm, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost/manure

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogging

Key Features

• F1 hybrid – uniform, reliable, and high yielding

• Medium-sized, firm sprouts with excellent flavor

• Stands well through winter for extended harvesting

• Sweet, nutty taste – perfect for roasting or steaming

• Winter-hardy and resistant to splitting

Harvest

• Harvesting period: November – February

• Pick from the bottom of the stem upwards as sprouts mature.

Short Tip

Firm soil is key to good sprout formation – tread down well before planting.

Brussel Sprout 'Casiopea' – Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

The Brussel Sprout 'Casiopea' is a high-yielding variety producing uniform, medium-sized sprouts with firm, dense heads and excellent flavor. Known for its reliable growth and resistance to bolting, it thrives in cooler weather, making it ideal for autumn and winter harvests. Perfect for roasting, steaming, or sautéing, this variety is a favorite for home gardens and allotments.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to March or directly outdoors from March to April.

• Plant 1–2 cm deep in trays or modules and transplant when seedlings are strong.

• Space plants 50–60 cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun.

• Support plants if needed, and maintain regular watering.

• Harvest sprouts from the base upwards as they mature.

Key Features

• High-yielding, uniform sprouts

• Firm, dense heads with excellent flavor

• Resistant to bolting and suited for cooler weather

• Ideal for autumn and winter harvests

• Versatile for roasting, steaming, and sautéing

Ideal For

• Autumn and winter vegetable gardens

• Roasting, steaming, or sautéing

• Home gardeners seeking reliable, flavorful sprouts

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to April

• Spacing: 50–60 cm between plants

• Harvest: September to December

Quick Tip

• For sweeter sprouts, leave them on the plant until after a light frost—it enhances flavor and texture.