At different stages of its development, Brussels sprouts do not look the same. It changes gradually. First, the seed turns into a sprout, then it turns into seedlings. Then the plant will become a powerful bush, will form many small heads of cabbage.
Instructions
Step 1
The life of Brussels sprouts begins with the seed. It is small, solid, black in color. When you plant it in the ground, a magical transformation will begin. In just a few days, the embryo dormant in it will come out in the form of a sprout. He will overcome the layer of soil and rush to the sun. While the shoot is still small. During this period, Brussels sprouts look like this: a rather thin stem and 2 cotyledonous heart-shaped green leaves.
Step 2
It will take another 5-10 days and 2 pairs of true leaves are formed on the sprout. They are elongated. The edges of the leaves are slightly wavy, they look beautiful. In a few days more leaves will grow on the seedlings of Brussels sprouts. And now 4 powerful leaves flaunt on a strong stem. They are all the same rich green color.
Step 3
Strong seedlings are transported from the house to the village, to the dacha. If someone lives in a rural area, then they simply transplant it from the windowsill to the garden. Cabbage likes to grow in the wild. If it is watered with enough water, then soon the plant will not be recognized.
Step 4
And now his branches of the leaves became spreading. But the petioles on which they flaunt are still small. Brussels sprouts take a long time to grow. It is a biennial plant. That is how much time it takes for him to form seeds. Small heads of cabbage, the size of a walnut, will appear in 7-8 months. Therefore, gardeners plant it on seedlings so early - in early February. After this time, the appearance of Brussels sprouts changes.
Step 5
If you look into the axils of the leaves, you will see buds there, from which twigs have grown by the indicated date. Heads of cabbage begin to form at their top. It is they who are eaten when preparing vegetable soups. Heads of cabbage are used as second courses. To do this, they need to be dipped in boiling water and cooked in it for 5-8 minutes, put in a colander. Optionally, you can fry them in sunflower oil or have them boiled.
Step 6
Brussels sprouts ripen by the end of September - end of October. They will withstand slight frosts, so sometimes they are removed in mid-November. If the cold was severe, then harvest and store it in the freezer.
Step 7
How do these fruits look up close? They are a smaller copy of a white cabbage. The heads of cabbage, though small, are dense. The sheets are tightly pressed against each other, and inside there is a stump.
Step 8
Brussels sprouts are not only green, but also red-lilac in color. Except for this feature, it looks exactly like its green counterpart.
