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New to the allotment and growing sprouts
Question
Hi, Martin,
New to allotmenteering, I have never grown sprouts
before.
However, I have noticed that at some time, growers remove the
lower leaves off these vegetables
I think they do it in the dead of night - some ancient ritual,
probably!
Do you know why and when its done.
Seeking enlightenment.
Monica.
Answer
Dear Monica
Many thanks for your recent message
regarding the practice of removing the lower leaves from sprout
plants. I’ve certainly heard of this practice, but
can’t shed any light on why it needs to be done in the
midnight hour – perhaps you might want to consider moving
allotments?!!
Lower leaves are often removed from the
stem during autumn and winter to help improve air circulation, to
allow the sprouts to fully develop and to lessen the likelihood of
disease and rotting. Leaves are usually removed once they start to
turn yellow and as the plant begins to reach maturity, but if you
intend to try this method (during the day, preferably!), always
make sure several of the healthy leaves at the top of the plant are
left so it can continue feeding and growing.
Hopefully this helps and I’d
probably also advise you not to approach anyone you see removing
leaves at night!
Kind Regards Martin Fiddes |
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