Oatmeal Farm Network | Brussels Sprouts Varietals

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity
Brussels Sprouts	A small, round cabbage variety that grows on stalks. Known for its nutty flavor when roasted or sautéed.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Bubbles	A high-yielding hybrid that produces uniform, dark green sprouts. It is disease-resistant and known for its excellent flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Catskill	An heirloom variety developed in 1941. Known for its large, firm sprouts with a sweet and nutty flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Churchill	An early maturing variety with large, mild-flavored sprouts. It is highly productive and resistant to many common diseases.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Content	A traditional variety with dense, medium-sized sprouts. It has a strong flavor and is often used for freezing or canning.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Dagan	A modern hybrid variety with medium to large-sized sprouts. Excellent disease resistance and produces a uniform crop.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Diablo	A Dutch variety with excellent cold tolerance. Produces dark green, uniform sprouts with a sweet and savory taste.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Falstaff	A red Brussels sprout variety that retains its color when cooked. It has a sweet, nutty flavor and is highly ornamental.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Gustus	A high-yielding, early maturing variety that produces dark green sprouts. Known for its excellent flavor and firm texture.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Hestia	A modern variety that produces uniform, sweet-tasting sprouts. It has good disease resistance and stores well after harvesting.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Igor	A modern, disease-resistant variety with large, flavorful sprouts. It matures later in the season and has excellent cold tolerance.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Jade Cross	An early-maturing hybrid variety that produces high yields of uniform, tight sprouts. Known for its disease resistance and cold tolerance.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Long Island Improved	A popular heirloom variety with compact, medium-sized sprouts. Excellent for freezing and has a mild, sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Martinus	A traditional Brussels sprout variety that produces firm, medium-sized sprouts with a rich, slightly bitter taste, perfect for roasting.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Maximus	A vigorous hybrid variety that produces large, firm, and flavorful sprouts. Known for its tolerance to diseases and high yield.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Nelson (Brussels Sprouts)	A reliable, early-maturing variety that produces medium-sized sprouts with a mild, sweet taste. Great for fresh use and storage.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Oliver	A compact variety that produces small, tender sprouts. It is known for its high yield and early maturity.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Red Ball	A unique variety with red-purple sprouts. It has a slightly nuttier flavor compared to green varieties and adds color to dishes.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Roodnerf	An old Dutch heirloom variety that produces compact, round sprouts with a rich, earthy flavor. Well-suited for cooler climates.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Rubine	An heirloom red Brussels sprout variety with rich burgundy-colored sprouts and a nutty, earthy flavor. Grows well in cooler climates.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Tasty Nuggets	A smaller, compact variety that produces bite-sized, tender sprouts with a sweet and mild flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate