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).
Growing Brussels sprouts need plenty of nutrients and water. Never let your Brussels sprout bed become too dry as this will stress the plants and result in a poor harvest. Water is vital to a good crop. Harvesting Brussels Sprouts. Once your Brussels sprout plant has matured, it will look like a tall green tower with knobs and leaves. The knobs will be the Brussels sprouts you eat. Once the knobs have reached about 1 â 1 1/2â³ wide and are firm when you squeeze them, they are ready to harvest. When harvesting Brussels sprouts, work from the bottom of the plant up. The bottom sprouts will be ready first. Use a sharp knife and cut the ready Brussels sprouts off the vertical main stem. We hope that this has help you learn more about how to grow Brussels sprouts. Growing Brussels sprouts in your garden is both rewarding and delicious.