lrn to Google people! http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/brusselssprouts1.html#5 The small sprouts or buds form heads one to two inches in diameter. They may be picked (or cut) off the stem when they are firm and about one inch in size. The lower sprouts mature first. The lowermost leaves, if they have not been removed already, should be removed when the sprouts are harvested. Harvest sprouts before the leaves yellow.
Brussel Sprouts are green because it wpuld be odd if they were purple
whenever they look good... i have some broccoli and its been giving some good heads. just cut it off when you thinks its time. its up to you.
If the plants have already gone to seed, you won't get any sprouts from them. We don't know where you live or how warm your weather has been, but Brussel sprouts are a cold weather crop. If you live in the southern U.S., some extension services recommend growing Brussel sprouts only as a fall crop.
Brussel sprouts are bad for consumption when they are discolored, mushy, or have a strong, unpleasant odor. These signs indicate that the brussel sprouts have gone bad and should not be eaten.
Brussel sprouts can have a strong odor due to sulfur compounds released when they are cooked. These compounds are responsible for the distinctive smell often associated with brussel sprouts.
You can tell when brussel sprouts are bad if they have a strong, unpleasant odor, are discolored, or have a slimy texture.
What part of the plant is the brussel sprout from
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