Wroxton Brussel Sprout
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A 130 year old variety, this brussels sprout was thought to be one of the very first 'dwarf' varieties. Known for it's robust growing and large solid sprouts.
| Vegetable Type: | Brussels Sprout |
| Date Added to the Heritage Seed Library: | 2017 |
Originally developed by Lord North's head gardener at Wroxton Abbey, near Banbury in Oxfordshire. Introduced in 1895 as a dwarf variety, nevertheless growing to around 1m in height. Described by RA Taylor Seeds for Gardens and Allotments 1921 as “robust growing” and producing “very large solid sprouts".
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Why we save Wroxton Brussels Sprout 🔗
By saving and sharing this Wroxton Brussels Sprout, we help preserve biodiversity, support natural resilience in crops, and bring a forgotten culinary gem back to our plates.
