![]() ![]() Small yellow flowers will begin to appear on the tips of the stems, signaling the start of the flowering stage. The plants will continue to grow leaves and stems, becoming bushier as they mature. The young plants will grow several leaves and begin to form a small stem. The seeds will sprout in 5-10 days when grown in moist soil at temperatures between 45-85☏ (7-30☌). Here are the different stages of the Brussels sprouts growing stages: Germination Pinch off the growing tips when the plants reach about 1 foot tall to encourage branching and promote side shoot development.Fertilize the plants with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.When the seedlings are about 4 inches tall, thin them to their final spacing of 18-24 inches apart.Water the seeds regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.Sow the seeds in the spring, about 1/2 inch deep and spaced about 18-24 inches apart.Here are the 8 steps on how to grow Brussels sprouts from seed. Growing Brussel Sprouts From a Seedling: How To Grow Brussels Sprouts From Seed Transplant the rooted cutting into the garden or a larger pot when it has grown a bit larger. ![]() Once the cutting has developed roots, remove the plastic bag and water the plant normally.Keep the soil consistently moist and wait for roots to develop, which usually takes about 2-4 weeks.Place the pot in a bright, but not direct, light source.Cover the pot with a plastic bag to create a mini greenhouse.Place the cutting into a pot filled with moist potting mix, making sure the hormone-coated end is buried in the soil.Remove the lower leaves and dip the cut end of the stem into the rooting hormone.Cut a 4-6 inch section of stem that includes a leaf node (where leaves grow from the stem).Select a healthy, mature Brussels Sprout plant to take cuttings from.Growing Brussels Sprouts From a Cutting: How To Grow Brussel Sprouts From Cuttings Continue to harvest as needed, but leave some on the plant to mature for next year’s crop. ![]()
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