A member of the cabbage family, Brussels sprouts look much akin to their cousins. The sprouts look like miniature cabbages dotted up and down the 2-3 foot (60-91 cm.) long stems. Brussels sprouts are the hardiest of the cabbages, and in some regions, such as areas of the Pacific Northwest, growing Brussels sprouts over winter is a common practice. Do Brussels sprouts need winter protection or any other special winter care? The following article contains information about
