By Amy Grant Brussels sprouts, it seems you either love them or hate them. If you reside in the latter category, you probably haven’t tried them fresh from the garden at their peak. These rather oddly shaped plants bear miniature cabbages (enlarged auxiliary buds) that are trimmed from the stalk. If this is your first time growing your own, you might be wondering how to trim Brussels sprout plants or do you even have to trim Brussels sprouts? Read on to learn more. Pruning Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts were first cultivated in, you guessed it, Brussels, where they are a cool weather crop thriving in temps between 60-65 degrees F. (15-18 C.). In some regions, they may even survive throughout the winter if temperatures are mild enough. They grow much akin to broccoli and cauliflower, in well-draining soil with plenty of irrigation. One of the most common questions in reference
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