http://www.durgan.org/1%20Aug%202006%20Brussel%20Sprouts/HTML/ http://xrl.us/pwbn 1 August 2006. First picking of brussel sprouts. I pick the lower sprouts and remove the associated leaves. It seems to make the later sprouts more compact. There 15 plants and they are all in excellent shape. While washing and trimming the sprouts there were no bugs present. They grow well in my garden and last until snowfall. Zone 5. Very hot today. The soil temperature at nine inch depth in the shade is 26C. It is usually 20C. Durgan.
http://www.durgan.org/12%20November%202006%20Brussel%20Sprouts/HTML/ http://xrl.us/s6yg 12 November 2006 Zone 5. This is the second last of my 12 brussel sprout plants. The plant is pulled and the root is cleaned a bit and left intact, and the plant is kept in a cool place in the garage until some sprouts are required for cooking. Sprouts will last in good shape for about three weeks, even longer, and they are probably as good in quality as most found in supermarkets. The plant has well over a hundred sprouts in perfect condition with no embedded insects present. Sprouts can be subjected to freezing or deep frosts with little damage. I have picked the sprouts on 25 December imbedded in snow for serving at Christmasn dinner. Brussel sprouts make a quick addition to a simple meal, and they can be re-heated in the microwave, provided they are not overcooked on the first effort; in fact, sprouts should be slightly hard in the center when properly cooked. When over-cooked they are soft, mushy and almost unpleasant to eat. Durgan.
