Brussels Sprout seeds will keep for four years when stored in the correct conditions. The prices below were last updated in November 2018.
BRODIE F1
A very mild tasting sprout with no bitter flavours, ideal for kids. A variety sold by some up market supermarkets, a mid season variety lasting into mid January and certainly at their peak for October to December.
Height 75cm / 2ft 6in
Spread 50cm / 20in
BRODIE F1 SEED PRICE COMPARISON (lowest to highest excl. postage)
| Kings Seeds | £2.55 for 50 seeds —-5.1p per seed |
| Dobies | £2.99 for 50 seeds —- 6p per seed |
| Marshalls | £2.79 for 40 seeds —- 6.8p per seed |
| Nicky’s Nursery | £2.15 for 30 seeds —- 7.2p per seed |
| Mr. Fothergills | £3.55 for 40 seeds —- 8.9p per seed |
| Moles Seeds | £4.90 for 50 seeds —- 10p per seed |
| Thompson & Morgan | £3.69 for 35 seeds —- 10.5p per seed |
CRISPUS F1
One of the most significant developments in Brussels sprouts, Crispus is very resistant to club root. The resistance is to such a high degree that this is the only recommended variety to grow on land where club root previously occurred. If you are concerned about club root or have previously had it on your land then GardenFocused recommend this variety.
Crispus is an early variety which produces sprouts from early September through to mid-October. The sprouts are tight, small and tasty.
Height 75cm / 2ft 6in
Spread 50cm / 20in
CRISPUS F1 SEED PRICE COMPARISON (lowest to highest excl. postage)
| Nicky’s Nursery | £2.65 for 30 seeds —- 8.8p per seed |
| Simply Seeds | £1.99 for 20 seeds —- 10p per seed |
| Suttons | £4.99 for 35 seeds —- 14.25p per seed |
| Dobies | £3.79 for 25 seeds —- 15.15p per seed |
| Kings Seeds | £3.10 for 20 seeds —-15.5p per seed |
| D. T. Brown | £3.29 for 20 seeds —- 16.4p per seed |
| Mr. Fothergills | £3.45 for 20 seeds —- 17.25p per seed |
| Thompson & Morgan | £3.99 for 20 seeds —- 20.0p per seed |
| Moles Seeds | £5.10 for 25 seeds —- 20.4p per seed |
| Marshalls | £3.29 for 15 seeds —- 21.9p per seed |
MAXIMUS F1
Good general disease resistance all round. Maximus is a top performing early Brussels sprout variety with great taste and reliability at unbeatable prices. Slightly past its best at Christmas.
MAXIMUS F1 SEED PRICE COMPARISON (lowest to highest excl. postage)
| Simply Seeds | £1,29 for 20 seeds —- 6.45p per seed |
| Mr. Fothergills | £3.80 for 40 seeds —- 9.5p per seed |
| D.T. Brown | £3.89 for 40 seeds —- 9.72p per seed/a |
| Dobies | £2.99 for 30 seeds —- 10p per seed |
| Kings | £3.05 for 30 seeds —- 10.2p per seed |
| Unwins | £2.99 for 15 seeds —- 20p per seed |
BREST F1
Good resistance to leaf spot, powdery mildew and other common diseases. This is a mid season variety producing sprouts from early November to mid December.
BREST F1 SEED PRICE COMPARISON (lowest to highest excl. postage)
| D. T. Brown | £2.39 for 60 seeds —- 3.98p per seed |
| Moles Seeds | £5.25 for 50 seeds —- 10.5p per seed |
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