Is it too late for brussel sprouts?

Apologies if this is in the wrong place, but I'm wondering whether it's too late to sow brussels sprouts seeds for a harvest this year? I have a greenhouse (southern facing) if that makes a difference...

greasepalm

https://www.quickcrop.ie/learning/plant/brussels-sprouts

greasepalm

greasepalm wrote: »

https://www.quickcrop.ie/learning/plant/brussels-sprouts

All going well, looks like I might get some sprouts just in time for Christmas (edit: getting a feed would be great, but the main reason I'm going to try growing them is coz they look fascinating with those stalks!)

looksee

You don't need a greenhouse for sprouts - rather the reverse, they are tastier (!) after they have been frosted. But even for sowing, the weather is suitable now for sowing them in pots in a sheltered place or indoors (or in the greenhouse) but then grow them on outside.

looksee

looksee wrote: »

You don't need a greenhouse for sprouts - rather the reverse, they are tastier (!) after they have been frosted. But even for sowing, the weather is suitable now for sowing them in pots in a sheltered place or indoors (or in the greenhouse) but then grow them on outside.

Thanks for that! I am thinking of growing them in 5 gallon fabric pots, but am wondering whether I should go bigger to get a decent crop.

Bought 12 today in the garden centre and planted them.

stargazer 68

SouthWesterly wrote: »

Bought 12 today in the garden centre and planted them.

Searched 2 garden centres today and couldn't find any!

stargazer 68

stargazer 68 wrote: »

Searched 2 garden centres today and couldn't find any!

Where are you.?

stargazer 68

SouthWesterly wrote: »

Where are you.?

North Dublin

stargazer 68

stargazer 68 wrote: »

North Dublin

Too far from me. I'm in the south West.

greasepalm

I presume you tried Kinsealy ?

https://www.thegardenshop.ie/brussels-sprouts-plants/

stargazer 68

greasepalm wrote: »

I presume you tried Kinsealy ?

https://www.thegardenshop.ie/brussels-sprouts-plants/

9 euro delivery for a 3 euro pack!

greasepalm

I thought about E4.95 ??

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What about click and collect or ring them?

stargazer 68

They are in portlaoise. Kinsealy closed last year or maybe the year before. Will take a look again. Had a quick look last night so may have got the wrong page

greasepalm

Ahh dug further.

Based in Portarlington, Co. Laois,

More places.

https://www.goldenpages.ie/garden-centres/swords-dublin-county/