Organic Brussels Sprout Seeds Nautic F1 12 Seeds

Organic Brussels Sprout' Nautic' F1 Seeds are great to grow for an early season harvest. With good disease resistance, these tasty organic Brussels sprouts are brilliant for roasting, boiling or sautéing with pancetta or chestnuts.This high-yielding variety has an excellent flavour and texture and is a good a source of vitamins and antioxidants. Organic F1 Hybrid variety Sowing IndoorsAlmost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface, and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Place in the warmth, 10-15°C and keep moist. When large enough to handle, transplant 5cm apart into trays of potting compost. Growing On / Planting OutGradually accustom them to conditions outside for 2-3 weeks before planting out to their cropping positions 60cm apart during summer. Sowing OutdoorsPrepare a seedbed of finely broken down, weed-free soil. Sow seeds thinly in a shallow, pre-watered row. Lightly cover seeds with a little soil. Keep soil moist until seedlings are established. TransplantingWhen the seedlings have produced about four true leaves, transplant them to their cropping positions, allowing about 60cm each way between plants. Firm them in and keep them well watered in dry spells. AdviceIncorporate fertiliser into the ground before planting firmly into soil preventing 'wind rock' in winter. Cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects.