Production technology of

Brussel sprouts
S.Jeevitha (2020534505
1 st M.Sc ( Vegetable Science)
HC &RI , Periyakulam
Introduction:
• Scientific name:
• Chromosome no.:
• Family:
• Edible part:
• Origin:
• Inflorescence:
• In Europe, it is mainly grown for fresh market whereas in California it is grown
for freezing.
• The sprouts resemble miniature cabbages and are borne in the axils of leaves
along and around the main stock progressively from the bottom upwards
• The ideal temperature for fertilization is between 12°-18°C and the
pollination to fertilization period is 24-48 hours
• Pollination:
Soil and climate:
• Sandy and silt loam soils are most suited for Brussels sprouts. It grows
well in drained upland soil.
• Soils must-have the capability for retention of good moisture. Soil pH
should be 5.8 to 7.2 for better growth. Brussels sprout requires a cool
climate.
• . In warm weather, bud clusters become loose quickly. It can tolerate
frosty conditions.
• The suitable temperature for seed germination optimum growth is
16-20oC.
Cultivars:
Tall cultivars
• They are grown in areas where the
growing season is longer especially in
England, other parts of Europe, and
North Indian hills.
• Strains of cultivar Eveshan Rapid
(Sweden) and Wilhelmsburg (Germany)
are early in maturity but do not
withstand hard winters.
• Late and hardier cultivars are Hilds Ideal,
Red Vein, Amager, and De Rosny
Polarstjernen.
Dwarf cultivars
• They have short stem less than
50cm in length and sprouts are
small and crowded on the stem.
• These are mostly early cropper
and most suitable for the areas
where the growing season is short.
• Example: Improved Long Island,
Early Morn, Dwarf Improved,
Frontier Zuerg, and Kvik.
Hilds Ideal
• It is an introduction and recommended by IARI, Regional Station, Katrain (Kullu
Valley).
• Plant height varies from 60-65cm with 45-55sprouts/plant and the number of
leaves varies from 45-55.
• The average diameter of sprouts is 7.0-8.0cm and each sprout weighs about 7-
8g.
• Sprouts are light green, globular, and solid with good flavor. It takes about
115days for first picking after transplanting.
• The average yield per plant varies from 250-400.
• Picking at 10 days interval is recommended to get the higher quality sprouts, as
they start bursting if not harvested at the time.
Jade cress:
• It is an early hybrid that matures in 90 days after transplanting.
Sprouts are firm, dark green, closely packed on long stems.
• It can be grown under a wide range of growing conditions.
Sowing time June to July
High hills: April-June
Seed rate 300-400 g seed /ha
Spacing 60 cm x 45 cm and 60 cm x 60 cm
European countries :70 cm x 45 cm (hybrid variety)
Tall cultivars:90×90 cm

Transplanting Seedlings are transplanted after 4- 5 weeks

July to September ( for early crop )
October to middle November ( for late crop)
Nutrient Management During ploughing:15 - 20 tonne of FYM
Final ploughing: 100-150 kg N, 50-150 kg P, and 100-
200 kg K per hectare
Remaining 1/2 dose of N : 100-200 kg in split
applications (30-45 days and 60 days after
transplanting)

Water Management 8-10 days interval

Intercultural operations Hoeing - 1 or 2 ( good aeration)
• Topping
• Removal of the apical point is done to harvest the whole crop at one
time.
• In normal crops also, it is done in some regions after 1st or 2nd
picking when the temperature is low.