Why are my brussel sprout plants stalks so thick with no brussels? - Ask Extension
My brussel plants stalks are thick, and don't seem to be producing fruit. Any ideas?
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Why are my brussel sprout plants stalks so thick with no brussels? #816716
Asked November 20, 2022, 5:46 AM EST
My brussel plants stalks are thick, and don't seem to be producing fruit. Any ideas?
Dauphin County Pennsylvania
Expert Response
Hi there, thanks for your patience through the holidays!
Brussel sprout production could be impacted by many factors (how they were planted, watered, fertilized, sun/heat exposure) so it's hard to tell why your plants didn't produce without tracking all of those factors throughout the season.
One initial thought is that brussel sprouts usually do require fertilizer unless the soil is particularly fertile.
This is a good article on growing brussel sprouts: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/brussels-sprouts-problems.htm
Hope it helps for next time, but let me know if you have any other questions.
Brussel sprout production could be impacted by many factors (how they were planted, watered, fertilized, sun/heat exposure) so it's hard to tell why your plants didn't produce without tracking all of those factors throughout the season.
One initial thought is that brussel sprouts usually do require fertilizer unless the soil is particularly fertile.
This is a good article on growing brussel sprouts: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/brussels-sprouts-problems.htm
Hope it helps for next time, but let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks, I think that's exactly the reason, I didn't fertilize well enough. I have some going in a different (amended soil) part of the garden and they are producing.
Appreciate your help!
Chris
They're heavy feeders, those brussel sprouts!
Happy to help!
Happy to help!
