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CLEVER CROP | Flower sprouts Flower sprouts Brassica oleracea Also known as brukale, this tasty hybrid combines the names and flavours of Brussels sprouts and kale Words Jennifer Stackhouse This crop is actually the result of some very clever breeding. Brukale, also known as flower sprouts, is a cross between a Brussels sprout and kale — hence its name. The plant forms sprout-like, edible flower buds with the rich purple tones and frilled leaves of kale. It’s tasty, versatile to prepare, attractive and nutritious. If you’ve tried to grow Brussels sprouts in Flower sprouts label Common names: Brukale, flower sprouts Botanical name: Brassica oleracea Gemmifera group Family: Brassicaceae (cabbage family) Requires: Full sun, well-drained soil Dislikes: High temperatures, drying out Suitable for: Vegetable gardens, containers Habit: Annual Needs: Cool season Propagation: Seed Difficulty: Medium the past and failed, brukale may be easier to grow. Its frilly, purple and green sprouts certainly make it a very pretty addition to the vegie garden. Brukale was developed in the UK several years ago and is now available in seed packets for home gardeners to grow. It’s best planted during late summer or autumn and can be harvested within 16–20 weeks from sowing. Autumn sowings provide winter and spring vegetables. Growing tips Start seeds in a seed punnet or tray in seedraising mix. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle (around 7cm high), transfer them to the garden or a raised vegetable bed. These are big, strapping plants, so allow at least 60cm between each plant and space the rows 60cm apart. The plants grow best in rich, well-cultivated soil. Keep them growing strongly with regular watering and applications of liquid fertiliser or a side dressing of organic vegetable fertiliser. Watch out for brassica pests such as aphids and the green caterpillars of the cabbage white butterfly. Squash any pests you see. The edible flowers form on the stem as with Brussels sprouts and ripen from the base of the plant up the stem. The sprouts can be harvested as needed, then steamed, sautéed, stir-fried or sliced for a crunchy salad. If you’ve tried to grow Brussels sprouts in the past and failed, brukale may be easier to grow. Its frilly, purple and green sprouts certainly make it a very pretty addition to the vegie garden. Brukale Petit Posy seeds are available during autumn from the Johnsons’ World Kitchen range in garden centres. See johnsons-seeds.com.au CanStockPhoto 12 | Good Organic Gardening
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