Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Clodius'
Brussels sprout 'Clodius'
A biennial leafy vegetable, usually grown as an annual for its edible buds. Produces strong stems to 90cm high, that stand well over winter, with firm, bright green buttons with a sweet flavour. Ready to harvest from December to mid-February depending on sowing time
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Brassicas can be annual, biennial or perennial plants, most are upright with alternate, often glaucous leaves, long taproots and clusters of cross-shaped, yellow or white flowers. The genus includes a number of species bred to produce food crops, such as cabbages, turnips, mustards and oilseed rape, as well as others grown for their ornamental value
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, and protect from strong winds. Where possible, avoid growing brassicas in the same soil year on year, to prevent the build up of soil-borne diseases. See the RHS A-Z Guides to vegetable cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to cabbage root fly, cabbage caterpillars, cabbage whitefly and mealy cabbage aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, and club root particularly in acidic soil
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