Diarrhea and bowel disturbance: Nearing labor your body will produce prostaglandins, a chemical which will cause loose bowel movements. A very unpleasant sign of impending labor, but one which does let you know the baby is coming soon. If you have been suffering from constipation, this may be a bit of a relief.
As a cool-weather vegetable, brussel sprouts do well when the plants are well-watered, especially during the hot summer months when they are first transplanted (for a fall harvest), or are reaching maturity (during an early spring planting).
Brussels sprouts are grown as annuals, so hardiness zones do not apply. Brussels sprout plants reach a size of 2-3 ft. (60 to 90 cm) tall x 8 - 12 inches (20-30 cm) W. The sprouts are about 1- 1 Â½ inches (25 to 40 mm) in diameter, but you can harvest them smaller.