Brussel Sprouts - will they or won't they?

[AngeB]

I planted a few brussel sprout seeds a few weeks ago and the packet clearly stated that they were to be planted until May, but I love them and got them when it was too late so planted them anyway. I've got some seedlings - is it likely that the plants will do okay do you think?

[Odsox]

Unfortunately probably not. Brussel sprouts need a long growing season and should be a sizeable plant by now, but all is not lost as you will get some tasty sprout tops later in the year.
But it might make you remember to sow them a lot earlier next year.

[AngeB]

Lol,thanks Odsox, wouldn't want to get my hopes up. What are these tasty sprout tops you talk of? I'm very much a new one to growing things :-)
Ange

[Green Aura]

You get a sort of mini-cabbage/huge sprout on the top of the plant then the sprouts proper grow down the stem. The top is the only bit I can tolerate - doesn't seem to have the bitterness of the sprouts

[Odsox]

The top is the only bit I can tolerate - doesn't seem to have the bitterness of the sprouts

You should try different varieties Maggie, the red ones in particular have no bitterness at all and I have to say that I can't remember the last time I noticed a green one being bitter either, although shop bought ones may be different.
But I get the impression you just don't like sprouts, full stop.

[Green Aura]

You got it! Shame really- OH loves them but I do all the cooking!

[Millymollymandy]

Oh the things we do for our other halves. Thankfully mine doesn't like sprouts either so I don't have to try growing them. Actually even if he did like them I have my flea beetles as a good excuse not to!!!

[Green Aura]

Please send me some!