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If it snows before a deep freeze happens, the snow itself will act as insulation for your crop over the top of your mulching material.

Once spring is in the air, however, they’ll quickly bolt and will start forming flower stalks in place of sprouts.

Read more about growing brussels sprouts in the winter here.

A Delicious, Homegrown Harvest

Homegrown brussels sprouts are delicious, and if you’ve got family members who are not so keen, once they’ve tasted a fresh-off-the-stalk sprout, they’ll never look back.

A close up of mature brussels sprouts growing on the stalk in the garden with a light dusting of snow.

You could try enticing them with one of my favorites: simple, roasted sprouts – crispy and flavorful, you can find the recipe on our sister site, Foodal.

Why not get the kids involved in the harvesting process? Picking off sprouts or pulling up the odd looking stalks is fun and it’s a great way to encourage them to eat their greens!

Are you growing sprouts in your garden? What’s your favorite way of harvesting them? Let us know in the comments below.

For more information about growing brussels sprouts in your garden, try these guides next:

  • How to Identify and Manage Common Brussels Sprout Diseases
  • Common Brussels Sprout Pests: What’s Eating My Plants?
  • Loose-Leafed Brussels Sprouts: What to Do for Poorly Formed Heads
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