Brussels Sprouts

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  1. oakdaledave

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    Hi guys, my brussels sprout plants are doing well, about 2 - 3 inches high. Bit floppy though. Should I be supporting them in the early stages with pea sticks? Just until they get a bit stronger......
     
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    I would earth them up (or do that when you plant them out if they are in pots waiting to be planted out)

    I favour tying them to a cane too, to stop them rocking about which can cause the Sprouts to be "blown".
     
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    I have to support mine sometimes when they are young, I use a small cane and tie the stalk to that.
     
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