Brussels Sprouts Fun Facts

Brussels sprouts are on a fairly short list of foods that boost the libido, but the scientific evidence of this has yet to be published. Brussels sprouts are winter crops that flourish well under cool weather and light frosting conditions. Well grown plant reaches about 90 cm in height. The sprouts develop all along the stalk, starting from the base and moving upward. Each sprout, in general, features similarity in appearance and structure to cabbage, but only very small in size, measuring about 1 1.5 inches in diameter.