🥬 Brussels Sprouts – Hestia (3”)

Say hello to Hestia Brussels Sprouts – a modern, compact variety that’s perfect for Southern gardens and small spaces! Hestia is known for its shorter stalks, uniform sprouts, and slightly sweeter flavor, making it a gardener’s favorite for raised beds and container growing.

🌱 A Little History

Named after the Greek goddess of hearth and home, Hestia was bred to bring high yields and reliable performance to today’s home gardens. This hybrid variety produces tightly packed, tender sprouts that mature a bit earlier than traditional heirlooms – giving you a quicker path to the dinner table.

🏡 Where It Grows Best

• USDA Zones: 3–10 (excellent for Zone 8/9 fall planting)

• Sun: Full sun (6–8 hours)

• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter

• Spacing: 18” apart – Hestia’s compact habit makes it great for smaller gardens

🌿 Care Instructions

1. Planting: Transplant your 3” Hestia Brussels sprout start into enriched soil.

2. Watering: Keep evenly moist; avoid letting soil dry completely.

3. Feeding: Fertilize every 3–4 weeks with a veggie fertilizer for strong stalks.

4. Harvesting: Pick sprouts from the bottom up once they are firm and about 1” in diameter (80–90 days from transplant).

🌸 Companion Planting

Pair with carrots, dill, and onions to encourage healthy growth and deter pests. Avoid planting near pole beans.