Brassica oleracea bullata gemmifera Brussel sprout (Cruciferae)

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Brassica oleracea bullata gemmifera
Brussel sprout
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The Brassica oleracea bullata gemmifera plant species is found in A cultivated form of B. oleracea. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Brussel sprout.

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Latin Name:  Brassica oleracea bullata gemmifera
Common Name:  Brussel sprout
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  Zenker.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in full sun in a well-drained fertile preferably alkaline soil[200]. Prefers a medium to heavy soil[1, 16]. Succeeds in any reasonable soil. Succeeds in maritime gardens[200]. Tolerates a pH in the range 4.5 to 7.8. Plants are hardy to about -10°c[200]. Brussel sprouts are widely grown in temperate zones for their edible axillary buds, available from late autumn to late winter, there are many named varieties. Grows badly with strawberries, each plant serving to retard the growth of the other[201]. Grows well with many aromatic herbs, these herbs help to repel insect pests[201]. Some other plants that grow well with brussels sprouts include potatoes and celery[201].

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