How to grow bean sprouts at home

Brussels sprouts are one of the weirder crops to grow, but so rewarding once you finally get them right! The trick is to treat them like you would any other crop in the brassica family (cabbage, kale, broccoli, etc.) Your main issues are going to be dealing with heat which will cause odd growth and bitter sprouts, and pests, of which the cabbage worm is the most pervasive. To prevent it, we found that growing into the colder part of the year and putting under cover even if it gets frosty helps p

Brussels sprouts grow in one of the weirdest ways you’ll see in the garden…but surprisingly are the SAME plant as cabbage, kale, broccoli, and cauliflower! All are cultivars of Brassica oleracea, which was originally a wild mustard. They’re a fantastic addition to a fall garden and can tolerate frost well. | Epic Gardening