Brussel Sprouts
Just cleared a bed of brussels, I noticed that there were a number of
very firm large sprouts on them. The seed packet said harvest February, would they be good to eat this late, or would they have gone bitter? Too late for this year but might help next. |
Brussel Sprouts
"Broadback" wrote Just cleared a bed of brussels, I noticed that there were a number of very firm large sprouts on them. The seed packet said harvest February, would they be good to eat this late, or would they have gone bitter? Too late for this year but might help next. We are still picking a few similar (Trafalgar) right at the top of the stems. Taste good to us and neighbours and the frost seems to have improved the flavour if anything. They won't last much longer though before they blow. -- Regards Bob Hobden |
Brussel Sprouts
On Mar 31, 6:44*pm, Sacha wrote:
Bob, am I right in thinking that frost is said to improve the flavour of sprouts? *Must be about the only thing it does improve! Back in the olden days when dinosaurs roamed the earth and both God and I were little boys, we would not dream of eating sprouts before they had been frosted, but fortunately since then much better varieties have been introduced to replace those "little green roses". |
Brussel Sprouts
"Sacha" wrote after "Bob Hobden" "Broadback" wrote Just cleared a bed of brussels, I noticed that there were a number of very firm large sprouts on them. The seed packet said harvest February, would they be good to eat this late, or would they have gone bitter? Too late for this year but might help next. We are still picking a few similar (Trafalgar) right at the top of the stems. Taste good to us and neighbours and the frost seems to have improved the flavour if anything. They won't last much longer though before they blow. Bob, am I right in thinking that frost is said to improve the flavour of sprouts? Must be about the only thing it does improve! Yes that's what is said, same also about parsnips and leeks. Personally I think there may be something in it but it might just be hogwash. -- Regards Bob Hobden |
Brussel Sprouts
Bob Hobden wrote:
"Sacha" wrote after "Bob Hobden" "Broadback" wrote Just cleared a bed of brussels, I noticed that there were a number of very firm large sprouts on them. The seed packet said harvest February, would they be good to eat this late, or would they have gone bitter? Too late for this year but might help next. We are still picking a few similar (Trafalgar) right at the top of the stems. Taste good to us and neighbours and the frost seems to have improved the flavour if anything. They won't last much longer though before they blow. Bob, am I right in thinking that frost is said to improve the flavour of sprouts? Must be about the only thing it does improve! Yes that's what is said, same also about parsnips and leeks. Personally I think there may be something in it but it might just be hogwash. Parsnips IMHO definitely, they are sweeter after a good frosting. |
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