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).
SUCCESSFULLY GROWING BRUSSELS SPROUTS UNTIL HARVEST. 1  When you thin Brussels sprouts, you can transplant the thinned plants to new rows if desired. 2  If your area is windy, stake your plants to keep them upright.  As the sprouts mature, some leaves will turn yellow; remove these leaves to help the sprouts develop.