{"product_id":"kapusta-brukselska-red-nasiona","title":"Red Brussels sprouts - Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eBurgundy-colored Brussels sprouts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red is a mid-early Brussels sprout variety with heads in an unusual purple-green shade, intended for autumn and winter harvesting. In addition to its nutritional value, it has considerable ornamental appeal – the tall, burgundy-purple plants look better in a snow-covered garden than many a flower bed. After frost, the heads are sweeter and their color even more intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e red Brussels sprouts, mid-early variety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeads:\u003c\/strong\u003e numerous, firm, purple-green\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e April (under cover or in a seedbed)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlanting out:\u003c\/strong\u003e late May – early June\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e October – December\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, fertile soil rich in calcium\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate – a long growing season, requires space\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNumber of seeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 90 (0.30 g)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat makes this variety stand out\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Brussels sprouts are a small group of varieties, and Red is one of the most readily available. The purple coloration of the leaves and heads comes from anthocyanins – the same pigments found in red cabbage – and, in addition to its visual appeal, indicates a higher antioxidant content. The heads are firm, tightly closed and densely set along the stem, while the flavor is slightly nutty and milder than that of green varieties, especially after the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe color develops most fully in cool conditions: in summer, young plants are greenish with a purple coating, while in autumn and winter they turn deep burgundy. This makes Red just as good on the plate as it is as part of a winter garden display. The heads retain their color with short cooking, so they look particularly striking when roasted or eaten raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eStep-by-step cultivation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSowing (April, under cover or in a seedbed):\u003c\/strong\u003e sow the seeds in trays, plug trays or a seedbed at a depth of 1–1.5 cm, at a temperature of 15–20°C. Germination takes place after 5–8 days. Grow the seedlings in cool conditions and full light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePricking out:\u003c\/strong\u003e prick out seedlings from trays at the first true-leaf stage into 7–8 cm pots. In plug trays, leave one plant per cell. Seedlings are ready for planting out when they have 5–6 leaves and have been hardened off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePlanting out (late May – early June):\u003c\/strong\u003e plant deeply, up to the first leaves, at a spacing of 40–50 × 40–50 cm, in fertile, humus-rich soil with a high calcium content (pH 6.5–7.5). Firm the soil well around the plants – the tall stems must be stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e water regularly; fertilize with a nitrogen fertilizer until July, then use potassium, which also intensifies the coloration. Earth up the plants and support the stems if necessary. At the end of September, it is worth pinching out the growing tip so that the heads mature more evenly. Harvest from the bottom when the heads are firm and 2–3 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed is a Brussels sprout \u003cstrong\u003efor the winter table\u003c\/strong\u003e: roasted whole with olive oil, steamed or fried in butter. Heads sliced thinly are also suitable \u003cstrong\u003eraw\u003c\/strong\u003e for salads and slaws – the purple color contrasts beautifully with green. It freezes well after blanching. In the garden, it serves a dual role as both a vegetable and an \u003cstrong\u003eornamental plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can be planted alongside kale and ornamental cabbages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGardener's tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f3ee; border-left: 4px solid #656B39; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eRed develops its full color only in cool conditions, so do not harvest the heads prematurely in summer – they will be greenish and slightly bitter. Wait until the first frosts. To prevent the purple color from “leaching” into the water during cooking, choose roasting or steaming; when boiling in water, add a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eLatin name\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBrassica oleracea var. gemmifera\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHead color\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003epurple-green\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003esunny, fertile soil rich in calcium\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeasonality\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003ebiennial plant (grown as an annual)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSowing time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eApril (under cover or in a seedbed)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePlanting-out time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003elate May – early June\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHarvest time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eOctober – December\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e40–50 × 40–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e0.30 g (~90 seeds)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eTraditional\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eW. 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