Catskill Brussel Sprout
Catskill Brussel Sprout
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Catskill is a cold-hardy heirloom Brussels sprout originating in the Catskill mountains of New York and dating back to 1941. The compact plants reach about 2 feet tall and form firm sprouts averaging the size of a ping-pong ball, which grow sweeter after frost and cold weather.
At a glance
- Variety: Catskill Brussels Sprout
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Origin: Catskill Mountains, New York, 1941
- Plant height: About 2 feet
- Sprouts: Ping-pong-ball sized, sweeter after frost
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Roasting and sauteing
- Fall and winter harvests
- Cold-climate gardens
- Holiday side dishes
- Cool-season plots
How to grow
Start seeds in early summer for a fall harvest, in full sun, and keep soil moist. The plants are very cold hardy, and the sprouts taste best after a few frosts. Harvest sprouts from the bottom of the stalk upward as they firm up.
Flavor profile
Mild, nutty, and noticeably sweeter once touched by frost.
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Product facts
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- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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