Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Brussels sprouts often get a bad press, being renowned for being the over-cooked vegetable left on plates after Christmas Dinner. However, when cooked properly, Brussels sprouts have a delicate, nutty flavour, and taste delicious when used in stir fries and warm winter salads. What's more, they taste much better when eaten fresh, so there's no excuse not to grow your own.

Sow in late spring and plant out in early summer. Firm the soil well around the plant to prevent wind rock. Keep plants well watered and net, if necessary, to prevent bird damage. Harvest after the first frosts for a sweeter flavour.

Brussels Sprouts 'Oliver' is a heavy-cropping, green Brussels sprout with a good, nutty flavour.

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Brassica ‘Oliver’ and wildlife

Brassica ‘Oliver’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Brassica ‘Oliver’ poisonous?

Brassica ‘Oliver’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Brassica 'Oliver'
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