Red sprouts which deepen with colour as the weather gets colder. Excellent flavour and good resistance to disease this variety is great for harvesting before Christmas.
 
When to Sow: Mar - May

HOW TO SOW RED BULL BRUSSELS SPROUT:
Feb - March sow indoors  - In pots or modules of moist well drained compost and just cover with soil . Ideal Temp 10-15°C. Transplant when large enough to handle and grow on until plants are robust enough to withstand pests and harden off before planting out to final positions 60cm appart.
Apr - May sow direct - into a prepared seed bed and just cover with soil. Thin to 60cm when after the last frost and they are large enough to handle.
 
Classification: Hardy Annual
Germination Time: 1-2 weeks
Flowering Time: Dec - Feb
 
Site: Full Sun/ Partial Sun
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: Alkaline/ Neutral
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Feeding is not usually required unless the soil is particularly poor. Keep well watered and do not allow to dry out. May need protection from birds
Use: Edible Harvest: Pick the lowest sprouts first working up the stem, cutting with a sharp knife so as to not damage the stem. Harvests are improved after frosts.
 
Days to Maturity:  250 Days
Feed: Do not Manure
Plant Spacing:  60cm