Brussels sproutsare an excellent cool season crop.
you’re free to harvest Brussels sprouts throughout the summer.
Here’s what it’s crucial that you know about harvesting Brussels sprouts.
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The plant will keep growing upward, usually to 2 to 3 feet tall, and producing sprouts.
Once a sprout is removed, another will not grow in that location.
How long Brussels sprouts last on the plant depends on your pest control and hardiness zone.
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Brussels sprouts attract insect pests, so good control is critical for a good harvest.
Your hardiness zone also makes a difference.
Brussels sprouts last longest at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, both in the garden and when harvested.
Harvest sprouts from the garden until temperatures drop to 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
A harvested stalk can be stored for 3 to 5 weeks at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Brussels sprouts are not perennials but biennials.
This means they live for two years.
If left in the garden for a second year, they produce flowers and seeds before dying back.
