Brussels sprouts

From my point of view the Brussels sprout plant is unique in looks compared to other garden veggies. The sprouts we eat are of course the future flowers, then seeds, of the plant. I have not grown Brussels sprouts but have read about a technique to help keep your plant producing.
The sprouts start to form on the bottom of the stalk where a leaf grows out. When you see the tiny sprouts begin to form, break off the branches starting at the bottom and continuing up 6 to 8 inches. This technique helps to stimulate growth in the plant so it will grow taller and continue to produce sprouts and it also gives more energy for the sprouts to grow faster. If you continue to strip the branches after you harvest the lower sprouts the plant (should) continue to grow taller and produce more sprouts.
Brussels sprouts are a cool weather plant and some people won't plant them in the spring as they believe they will be bitter in the heat. But if you pick the sprouts when they are very young in the summer they are said to be tender and good to eat. And remember that if the sprouts send out seed stalks the plant is no longer "tasty"!
For fall planting, plant seedlings 10 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost date.