This is a puzzle, Suzanne. Do you mean there is no stalk? Or there are no sprouts on the stem? Brussels sprouts like—no, love—rich, composted soil that contains aged cow manure. While we can not be certain that’s what has stunted the plants’ growth, soil is the source of many problems. Spread some compost/manure soil mix around, and scratch the soil a bit to “open” it (be careful not to disrupt roots). Then water as needed to soak the soil mix so it will soak into the ground.
While these plants prefer cooler conditions, we grow them here in New Hampshire through some pretty hot spells, so you may be ok. Let us know how it goes.
This is a puzzle, Suzanne. Do you mean there is no stalk? Or there are no sprouts on the stem? Brussels sprouts like—no, love—rich, composted soil that contains aged cow manure. While we can not be certain that’s what has stunted the plants’ growth, soil is the source of many problems. Spread some compost/manure soil mix around, and scratch the soil a bit to “open” it (be careful not to disrupt roots). Then water as needed to soak the soil mix so it will soak into the ground.
While these plants prefer cooler conditions, we grow them here in New Hampshire through some pretty hot spells, so you may be ok. Let us know how it goes.