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Re: Frilly sprouts
Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 7:24 am
by Pawty
Hi, I've also got a tray of these in the cold frame..... Hadn't thought about numbers..... I probably have too many. How big should you let them grow befor planting them out? Going to cover with a net tunnel from the start .... Ideal pigeon food!
Re: Frilly sprouts
Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 8:30 am
by Geoff
I raise all my Brassicas in 12 modules then pot them on into 3½". Let them grow a good root system by which time they usually have six proper leaves and then plant them out. I have often let them get quite pot bound but this year I am trying to plant when they are just nicely filling the pots to see if they establish any quicker.
Re: Frilly sprouts
Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 8:07 pm
by Westi
I planted mine out last week. They look very happy, but that is because I got the timing right for the weather - not intentional I add! The only reason I planted was because they got nice & big & have thrived, unlike many of my other brassica's which went leggy or just didn't germinate, even including the kale which usually is no bother!
They are quite a handsome plant already with the red tint on the edge of the leaves, glad I put them at the front of the brassica bed.
Westi