Red Ball produces plants with red foliage and sprouts, and the colour really improves in cold weather and after frost. Yields on this 1m (39") tall variety are a bit lower, but the dark red sprouts are sweeter and thought to be more nutritious. Harvested from November to January here on the coast, it looks stunning when cooked and makes an interesting gourmet side dish. Try removing the buds and "unwrapping" them into individual leaves for an eye catching and tasty side salad. Or serve them whole with a creamy white hollandaise sauce to take advantage of the contrasting colours.
Details
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Common Name
Red Ball Brussel Sprout
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
39 inches
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Red with Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaf
- Sprout
Edible Harvest Period
Fall to Winter
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Freezing
Fruit Colour
- Red
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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