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.