Brussels Sprout Cryptus F1
€6.95
Brussels Sprout Cryptus F1 is a robust, high-performing hybrid variety from Thompson & Morgan that delivers excellent yields of sweet, firm, and evenly sized sprouts. Known for its vigorous growth and high disease resistance, particularly to clubroot, this variety is ideal for gardeners looking for a reliable and healthy crop. The sprouts are tightly packed, with a smooth, rich flavour that makes them perfect for steaming, roasting, or adding to hearty winter dishes.
This hardy variety is designed for winter harvesting, with sprouts maturing from late autumn through early spring. Its tall, upright growth ensures an abundance of sprouts along the stem, making it a productive choice for allotments, kitchen gardens, or raised beds.
Sowing Instructions:
Sow Brussels Sprout Cryptus F1 seeds indoors from February to April in trays or modules filled with seed compost. Sow seeds 1 cm deep, water lightly, and place in a warm location at 15-20°C. Germination typically occurs in 7-14 days. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into 7.5 cm pots and grow them on until they are sturdy.
When the plants are around 10-15 cm tall and the risk of frost has passed, transplant them into their final position outdoors. Choose a sunny site with fertile, well-drained soil, and enrich it with compost or well-rotted manure before planting. Space plants 60 cm apart in rows 75 cm apart. Firm the soil around the plants to support their tall stems, and water regularly to maintain steady growth.
Harvesting:
Cryptus F1 is ready to harvest from November through March, depending on sowing time and growing conditions. Begin harvesting from the bottom of the stem upwards, picking sprouts when they are firm and tightly packed. The sweet, nutty flavour of these sprouts improves after exposure to frost, making them a winter favourite for any gardener or cook.
This disease-resistant, easy-to-grow variety is perfect for anyone seeking a reliable and delicious winter crop of high-quality Brussels sprouts.
This hardy variety is designed for winter harvesting, with sprouts maturing from late autumn through early spring. Its tall, upright growth ensures an abundance of sprouts along the stem, making it a productive choice for allotments, kitchen gardens, or raised beds.
Sowing Instructions:
Sow Brussels Sprout Cryptus F1 seeds indoors from February to April in trays or modules filled with seed compost. Sow seeds 1 cm deep, water lightly, and place in a warm location at 15-20°C. Germination typically occurs in 7-14 days. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into 7.5 cm pots and grow them on until they are sturdy.
When the plants are around 10-15 cm tall and the risk of frost has passed, transplant them into their final position outdoors. Choose a sunny site with fertile, well-drained soil, and enrich it with compost or well-rotted manure before planting. Space plants 60 cm apart in rows 75 cm apart. Firm the soil around the plants to support their tall stems, and water regularly to maintain steady growth.
Harvesting:
Cryptus F1 is ready to harvest from November through March, depending on sowing time and growing conditions. Begin harvesting from the bottom of the stem upwards, picking sprouts when they are firm and tightly packed. The sweet, nutty flavour of these sprouts improves after exposure to frost, making them a winter favourite for any gardener or cook.
This disease-resistant, easy-to-grow variety is perfect for anyone seeking a reliable and delicious winter crop of high-quality Brussels sprouts.
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