i planted Brussel Sprouts,,,,how come it looks like a big head of cabbage now?

Question

and also, when will they start to grow?
im in the northeast. ty

Answer 1

Brussels sprouts are a tall-stemmed cabbage in which many tiny heads form at the bases of the leaves along the entire length of the central stalk. It is related to cabbage, kale, collards, cauliflower, kohlrabi, and broccoli. The round sprouts are about walnut size, from ¾ to 2 inches across, and are composed of tightly packed leaves. Each resembles a miniature cabbage head. The plants reach a height of 30-36 inches.
That's probably why it looks that way.
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Mrs.Hawkk

Answer 2

The sprouts form in the axils of the leaves (the space between the base of the leaf and the stem above it).

Commercial gardeners remove the leaves to accelerate harvest, but this practice is not essential in the home garden. Some gardeners believe that the sprouts develop better if the lowermost six to eight leaves are removed from the sides of the stalk as the sprouts develop. Two or three additional leaves can be removed each week, but several of the largest, healthiest, fully expanded upper leaves should always be left intact on top to continue feeding the plant. About 3 weeks before harvest, the plants may be topped (the growing point removed) to speed the completion of sprout development on the lower-stem area.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/brusselssprouts1.html

82-105 days depeding on the hybrid.

The small sprouts or buds form heads one to two inches in diameter. They may be picked (or cut) off the stem when they are firm and about one inch in size. The lower sprouts mature first. The lowermost leaves, if they have not been removed already, should be removed when the sprouts are harvested. Harvest sprouts before the leaves yellow.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/brusselssprouts1.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brussel_Sprouts

Answer 3

they're regularly bitter if no longer cooked acceptable, I merely steam them or nuke them after coring, upload some butter, salt and pepper, yummy - and cabbage I steam too with a wee little bit of butter and water in it, yet you should apply pepper to deliver out the style :)

Answer 4

I guess there over grown. They are in the cabbage family.