Growing Brussels Sprouts Evesham Special

Sprouts are very tolerant of almost all soil conditions although they dislike acid soils. A firm soil is best in order to enable the root system to support these top heavy plants. They will grow equally well in sun or partial shade, but prefer partial shade.

Brussels Sprout seed should be sown in late March to end of April in a seed bed outside

They should be sown 1cm (half inch) deep and well-watered. Sow thinly, because crowded seedlings result in weak plants later on. The seedlings should initially be grown at least 10 cm (4ins) apart. Germination should occur in about 10 days time, maybe a little longer in cold weather.

Harvest from August-April
Start by picking the buttons from the bottom of the stem and working upwards.

Growing - Broad Beans - Imperial Green Longpod

Broad Beans are very tolerant of the soil they grow in. They prefer a deep free draining soil. Most soils however are perfectly adequate for broad beans although they will not stand being water-logged. They prefer a sunny site which is not exposed to high winds. Most varieties will grow to about 1.2m (4ft) and they form a dense barrier of foliage.

Sowing time is February to March

Dig out a drill in the soil to a depth of 6cm (2in) and 20cm (8in) wide. Sow the seed in two rows, one row down one side of the drill, the other row down the other side. Each bean in a row should be spaced 25cm (10in) apart from the next bean.